The “purse strings” for government vest in Congress by the U.S. Constitution. Congress has monetary power over the executive branch. Why does the government shut down? Because annual appropriations lapse. Why do appropriations lapse? Because Congress’s power of the purse denies funding to carry out previously conferred authority.
Wherever blame is assessed, the cause resides with Congress.
Legal hurdles are insurmountable.
Nevada gaming and insurance companies end up with the cash.
Three-hundred and fifty thousand dollars? For a firm to conduct a “comprehensive operations study” at High Desert Prison because drugs are being smuggled in as ink on mail?
When wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, built on the labor of many, can we truly call ourselves the richest nation?
When registering to vote, you have the option to have your ballot mailed to an alternative address.
Why tear down something that has plenty of life left in it? The corporations need to stop and think about their communities that support their business.
