[Michael Barnes]

Foregot to add a consumption tax in there(but, that would require the repealing the 16th...and THAT would be the fight the GOP would never be able to win; under current senator's elect). Seriosuly. I think alot of "grant's" need to be tossed, not to mention the defunding of several dept's (won't bother to list names, 'cause that in itself get's ugly)...

[per loin]

Yes. Anytime cuts get mentioned, those benefitting from those government departments or programs come shrieking out of the shadows, howling 'bout their sacred rights to a share of our money. That's why government never shrinks, regardless of which party's slogans are being mouthed into power.

[paul544]

See I consider the $3000 grant to be a brilliant move. Here's how. I'm out of work. The gov't hands me $3000 and gives me a short list of things I can do with it. OR I can get out there and find a job NOW, and keep the money as a signing bonus. Talk about motivating people to find a job. Either keep the 3 grand, plus find a job, or use the money for only certain things and blow a chance.

Now in a perfect world this kind of "bribe" wouldn't be necessary, but I think it works well. Plus it takes a MAJOR issue away from the Rats. I was so impressed with the whole package.