Posts Tagged ‘funding’
Marco Rubio introduces bill to eliminate tax on Olympic medals and honoraria
Apparently, the federal government feels that U.S. Olympic champions “didn’t do it by themselves”, and as such, has decided that the government is entitled to 35% of their honoraria and the value of the metal in the winning medals. The Washington Times reported that Marco Rubio has introduced legislation to right that indignity. “We can…
Read MoreRumsfeld details how Bush built up special operations unit. Obama says thank you.
Okay that last part was just to get your attention. But if President Obama were being truthful he’d be giving a big Obama fist pump right now to Bush 43. He knows it. Now you know it.
Read MoreDefund public TV? Nope, Obama proposes 7% increase for Corporation for Public Broadcasting
The headline probably should read “Cartoon characters hold Capital press conference – beg for lives” or something. I’m not talking about the fuzzy red guy or the big yellow bird.
Read MoreCongress robs the military to pay… themselves
Or, at least, their districts… Senators diverted $2.6 billion in funds in a defense spending bill to pet projects largely at the expense of accounts that pay for fuel, ammunition and training for U.S. troops, including those fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to an analysis. Among the 778 such projects, known as earmarks,…
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