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Bush says ready to use veto if Congress overspends
MyWay ^
| January 26, 2006
Posted on 01/26/2006 10:59:10 AM PST by Irontank
President George W. Bush, who has never vetoed legislation, said on Thursday he was ready to do so this year if the U.S. Congress approves too much government spending.
"I'm fully prepared to use the veto if they overspend," Bush told a news conference.
Speaking as it was announced that the U.S. budget deficit would hit $337 billion this year, Bush also said he would welcome legislation to discourage the use of "earmarks," or targeted spending that lawmakers often use for pet projects in their districts. Such measures are often added in secret to spending bills.
Bush touted a five-year bill to cut spending on social welfare and other programs by $39.7 billion. The measure was approved by the U.S. Senate but still needs final passage in the House of Representatives.
Approval by the House of that bill would show a resolve for fiscal discipline, Bush said.
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government
KEYWORDS: 109th; bush43; federalspending; gottabesatire; veto
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To: Irontank
If the highway bill isn't "overspending" then nothing is, way to CYA Mr. President.
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:23:39 AM PST
by
rattrap
To: Leatherneck_MT
Jorge Arbusto has signed spending bills that would shock even the most alcoholically enhanced of mariners. I will believe it when I see it.
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:24:08 AM PST
by
TXBSAFH
(Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
To: Irontank
"I'm fully prepared to use the veto if they [Congress] overspend," Bush told a news conference.Pot, kettle, black.
To: Irontank
I'll believe it when it happens.
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:30:47 AM PST
by
Joe Brower
(The Constitution defines Conservatism. *NRA*)
To: Leatherneck_MT
You asking me? Overspending is something I've never been guilty of. Better ask Bush! :)
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:32:17 AM PST
by
derllak
To: derllak
mmhmmm I'm sure LOL
woman - shopping?
Sound familiar? :)
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:35:38 AM PST
by
Leatherneck_MT
(An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens.)
To: rattrap
Actually Republicans were paid to vote for the highway bill. If I remember correctly it was $15 mil per district for a yes vote. What a joke George!
Abramoff is a piker compared to our politicians.
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:35:39 AM PST
by
sheana
To: LIConFem
My sentiments exactly. He must have said this on the Comedy Tour.
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:38:25 AM PST
by
taxesareforever
(Government is running amuck)
To: Irontank
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
Stop it! Best laugh I've had in some time.
Why doesn't he contact Governor Janet Napoleon for instructions in how to use one's veto pen.
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:39:29 AM PST
by
usmc_chris
(Tancredo in 2008)
To: taxesareforever
I'm beginning to think that "W" stands for "What does 'veto' mean??"
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:40:17 AM PST
by
LIConFem
(A fronte praecipitium, a tergo lupi.)
To: Irontank
I'm fully prepared to use the veto if they overspend," Bush told a news conference.A threat that rings hollow from a president who has never cared about overspending before and has never vetoed a bill before.
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:53:53 AM PST
by
SeƱor Zorro
("The ability to speak does not make you intelligent"--Qui-Gon Jinn)
To: Irontank
Mr. President, They said "veto" NOT vote. You had better practice saying the word because you sure haven't used EVER!
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posted on
01/26/2006 11:54:51 AM PST
by
Dacula
To: Irontank
What about when Bush overspends?
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posted on
01/26/2006 12:25:47 PM PST
by
Bob J
(RIGHTALK.com...a conservative alternative to NPR!)
To: Irontank
I'm fully prepared to use the veto if they overspend," Bush told a news conference Better use it at least once Mr President. Otherwise you go down in history as the only wimp in the White House who never vetoed anything.
To: fireforeffect
As to "earmarks", give each representative a allocation (say $10 million for reps and $20 for senators, with extras for leadership and committee heads) that they can spend on their district or combine with others for their state. This would at least limit it.Hell, No! That would only legitimize it. This is the most corrupt practice politicians engage in, and it's devastating to our political system. We need to declare war on it like there's no tomorrow.
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posted on
01/26/2006 4:42:29 PM PST
by
inquest
(If you favor any legal status for illegal aliens, then do not claim to be in favor of secure borders)
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