This is the Bush White House all over again. Over spending and over authorizing leaving plenty of room for corruption.
Washington, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted (click here) on Tuesday to limit debate on a $612 billion defense authorization bill, clearing the way for a vote on passage, although the measure's future is clouded by a dispute between Republicans and Democrats over government spending policy.
The White House has said President Barack Obama would veto the bill if it is passed in Congress because of the "irresponsible" way it boosts military spending.
The annual National Defense Authorization Act measure sets spending policy for the Department of Defense but does not appropriate the funds. The Senate is expected to vote on final passage on Wednesday.
The Senate vote on the procedural motion was 73-26, well over the 60 needed for the bill to advance.
The Senate vote on the procedural motion was 73-26, well over the 60 needed for the bill to advance.
I can see wanting to get a bill out of committee, but, this is a ridiculous burden for the people of the USA. Absolutely hideous.
I can't wait until the Republicans start talking and tell the people of the USA how much money they are going to save by overspending.
They are not capable of governance or even following the law.
Washington, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted (click here) on Tuesday to limit debate on a $612 billion defense authorization bill, clearing the way for a vote on passage, although the measure's future is clouded by a dispute between Republicans and Democrats over government spending policy.
The White House has said President Barack Obama would veto the bill if it is passed in Congress because of the "irresponsible" way it boosts military spending.
The annual National Defense Authorization Act measure sets spending policy for the Department of Defense but does not appropriate the funds. The Senate is expected to vote on final passage on Wednesday.
The Senate vote on the procedural motion was 73-26, well over the 60 needed for the bill to advance.
The Senate vote on the procedural motion was 73-26, well over the 60 needed for the bill to advance.
I can see wanting to get a bill out of committee, but, this is a ridiculous burden for the people of the USA. Absolutely hideous.
I can't wait until the Republicans start talking and tell the people of the USA how much money they are going to save by overspending.
They are not capable of governance or even following the law.
