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Sweet! Tax and spend is the way to bring back prosperity!

There's plenty of DC gov't spending that can be cut -- if agency programs and core missions are carefully reviewed and consolidated. Many agencies have duplicative and overlapping programs focusing on the same issues. Consolidate them, eliminate redundant staff, and make better use of the money.

DC taxpayers expect their tax dollars to be spent wisely; not simply the usual liberal view of dumping money out of a helicopter to spur economic growth.

We shall see whether Gray has the guts to really look at what each agency does, what it's mission is, and where there's duplication of efforts -- and then propose cutting and consolidating. Unions will throw a total fit. Vested special interests will do the same. Councilmembers with cozy relationships with program beneficiaries will also throw a fit. And, of course, agencies will use back channels to avoid any loss of staff or money.

by Fritz on Dec 5, 2010 2:33 pm • link • report