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The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that at least six lawmakers are under investigation for misusing taxpayer money intended for overseas travel expenses (Congressional rules allow members of the House and Senate to receive daily allowances for meals, cabs and other official travel-related expenses).
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Congress runs up $15 million bill for international travel

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Public Pulse: spending cuts and second stimulus

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According to NBC, 61% of Americans are either “enthusiastic” or “comfortable” with a candidate that supports cutting spending. 28% “have reservations” or are “uncomfortable.”
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Where’s the budget (four weeks later)?

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Did you get your money’s worth from Congress last week?

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Is it time for the US to take a cue from France?

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Wednesday Waste: $1 million for ants

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Ants: small creatures that usually go unnoticed unless they make their way into your kitchen or picnic basket. But why would Congress spend $1 million worth of your ‘emergency economic stimulus’ to fund studies of the pesky little things?
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Did you get your money’s worth from Congress last week?

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What you paid: Last week, taxpayers spent roughly $107 million on Congress.
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I like my government spending how I like my beer: CHEAP

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Stimulus spending: “Wading in Ignorance”?

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Fiscal excess vs. restraint: NYT ed. board at odds with NYT columnist David Brooks
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Due to a number of factors, including increased tax revenue, the government can now continue to operate through August 2nd without Congress increasing the ceiling.
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