McCain IS a Conservative Afterall
Congress is throwing away astonishing amounts, "spending money like a drunken sailor," and President Bush shares the blame because he is not using his veto power, Republican Sen. John McCain said Sunday.
McCain, an avid critic of spending for lawmakers' pet projects in their districts and states, said the president's reluctance to veto legislation makes it harder for congressional negotiators to kill such spending.
Opposition from McCain, R-Ariz., and others kept the Senate from passing a $390 billion bill last week that would have paid for operations of 10 of 14 government departments and scores of lesser agencies.
The legislation comes up again after the senators return from Thanksgiving recess, but it is unclear whether it will be this month or in January. Senate aides said McCain is expected to delay passage as long as possible.
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Matt's Chat
I couldn't agree more...spending is out of control.Mark's Remarks
Spending is a problem...But let's look at many things that were approved for spending.
1. Increased Defense-absolutely necessary
2. Improvement in Intelligence-ditto.
3. Aid to Afghanistan and Iraq-same there.
4. Extended benefits-since the wake of 9/11, necessary.
Much of the Bush spending has had to do with defense, intelligence, and post-9/11 aid packages. However, there is still cause for concern that I feel does need to be addressed:
1. No Child Left Behind-good bill until Teddy Kennedy got involved.
2. This whole giant initiative for Medicare-not sure of ramifications, but don't like another entitlement
3. The whole Aid around the World thing-great idea, but we have to worry about our security first.
Lastly, what did this 390 B bill go to support? What departments were involved? Before passing judgement on whether this was a good decision, I would have to see the departments involved.
So, my friends, I completely agree about the whole spending is up, and that is not good idea. However, I believe much of it has been a necessity to either win the peace or to maintain a coalition of support for the President. I hope that When Dubya is reelected, that some of this spending will be brought down.
