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Politics : GOPwinger Lies/Distortions/Omissions/Perversions of Truth

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To: jttmab who wrote (26977)	10/4/2004 11:20:46 AM
From: Peter Dierks	Read Replies (3) of 173976

The dol site you provided showed federal employees falling sharply after Republicans recaptured Congress. They began rising slightly after GW took office. Perhaps it was Ford's rate of veto that set a record. According the The Constitution spending bills get originated in the House. Democrats still controlled the House. I will concede that this no longer bears a strong resemblance to reality. Reagan gave a lot on appropriations to get his priorities. As a benefit, we have been able to reduce our standing armed forces. Clinton, however took it as a personal mission to emaciate the armed forces. How much did this effect the total government payroll? I had been aware of an explosion of the pork earmark. If those numbers are accurate, then something is wrong. Is the understanding correct that most earmarks are Congressional mandates? Perhaps this is wrong and the President requests most earmarks. You patient effort to educate me is very much appreciated. This board is filled with posters who just flame. You will find that earning respect is a more effective way of influencing others.

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