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To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (45428)8/30/2010 4:16:35 PM
From: Little Joe2 Recommendations  Read Replies (5) | Respond to of 71588
 
There is another amendment that I think should be proposed. Something like every bill shall embrace but one subject which shall be described in its title. Many states have a similar provision in their constitution. It is designed to prevent log rolling or what we call earmarks. Because you would not be able to combine various special perks into one bill you avoid a lot of unnecessary spending and a lot of bad bills don't get passed. There is no good reason why we shouldn't do this at the National level, except for the fact that the almighty and powerful poobahs in Washington consider earmarks to be their god given right.

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To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (45428)8/30/2010 10:10:27 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71588
 
I'll get on board with a BBA if its combined with a super-majority for tax increases.


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