Feingold, Carper, McCain Line-Item Veto Bill Gaining Momentum
September 08, 2010
September 08, 2010
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The office of Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., issued the following news release:
Legislation introduced in June by U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI), Tom Carper (D-DE), 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 . . .
Legislation introduced in June by U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI), Tom Carper (D-DE), 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 . . .