For Perry, No Easy Path to Eliminating Federal Agencies
One thing lost in much of the clamor around Gov. Rick Perry's debate stumble last week is that he's calling for the elimination of three federal agencies. The fate of similar attempts in the past points to the small likelihood of changes now.
When Ronald Reagan ran for president in 1980, he promised to eliminate the newly created U.S. Department of Education. And yet the Great Communicator couldn’t get it done.
Audio: Ben Philpott's story for KUT News
Sean Theriault, an associate professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas, said a ...
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Another 99%
Hoo Humm, gee its raining a bit today? Perry is clueless of the world around himself. He is good for a laugh at lunchtime at work. Certainly he is alsodestroying his chances of being reelected Gov. That will balance Texas's budget, when his luxury governorship ends.
Sam McGowan
Yes, Congress has to vote to establish or eliminate cabinets, and many responsibilities would be reassigned, but elimination of cabinets would save a lot of money, which is what this election should be about. Take a look at all of the cabinets Democratic administrations have added since 1900. Do we need them? The answer is no.