Carper, Feingold, McCain Line-Item Veto Bill Gaining Momentum
September 08, 2010
September 08, 2010
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., issued the following news release:
Legislation introduced in June by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-DE), Russ Feingold (D-WI), and John McCain (R-AZ), which gives the president authority similar to a line-item veto to go after wasteful spending, is gaining momentum in the Senate. The Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act would enable any president to single out earmarks or other non-entitlement spending in legislation that ar . . .
Legislation introduced in June by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-DE), Russ Feingold (D-WI), and John McCain (R-AZ), which gives the president authority similar to a line-item veto to go after wasteful spending, is gaining momentum in the Senate. The Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act would enable any president to single out earmarks or other non-entitlement spending in legislation that ar . . .