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June 24, 2008

Tuesday open thread

What do you want to talk about today?

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# 1

[June 24, 2008 8:42 AM]

Henry

Will the Democrats in Congress insist on oversight of the Head Start program?

A House Appropriations subcommittee has proposed $7.1 billion in funding for the Head Start program for Fiscal Year 2009, even though the program has made over $400 million in improper payments since 2005, according to government audits.

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200806/NAT20080624c.html

Nah, just give them more money. After all, it's just taxpayer money.

# 2

[June 24, 2008 10:11 AM]

Blue John

Treat them just like no bid government contractors.

After all, it's just taxpayer money.

# 3

[June 24, 2008 3:02 PM]

Henry

Oh irony, where is thy sting?

http://exurbanleague.com/2008/06/24/oh-left-thy-name-is-irony.aspx

Criticizing Bush on oil and the environment at 5 mpg.

# 4

[June 24, 2008 9:38 PM]

Josh

That's pretty rich, Henry. I think it underscores that Bush hatred, not any environmental concern is at the root of their hysteria.

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