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ScottW
Mar 3, 2021, 11:27:21 PM3/3/21
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The Senate parliamentarian may be the best friend taxpayers have in Washington. Elizabeth MacDonough may not be a household name, but her rulings on what can be included in the pandemic relief bill under the rules are saving taxpayers billions of dollars.
She ruled against adding a $15 an hour minimum wage last week, upending the whole Democratic agenda. Now, MacDonough has ruled against two big-spending projects that could save the taxpayers up to $3 billion.
The Seaway International Bridge connects New York to Ontario and is a vital artery. But it has nothing to do with the pandemic, so the $1.5 million dedicated to it has been axed from the relief bill.
Also, an extension to the BART subway system in San Francisco which would have cost taxpayers $1.45 billion was nixed for the same reason. The extension is known as “Pelosi’s subway” on the Hill.
I suspect Nancy is gonna have a word or two or three with Chucky Schumer.
ScottW
She ruled against adding a $15 an hour minimum wage last week, upending the whole Democratic agenda. Now, MacDonough has ruled against two big-spending projects that could save the taxpayers up to $3 billion.
The Seaway International Bridge connects New York to Ontario and is a vital artery. But it has nothing to do with the pandemic, so the $1.5 million dedicated to it has been axed from the relief bill.
Also, an extension to the BART subway system in San Francisco which would have cost taxpayers $1.45 billion was nixed for the same reason. The extension is known as “Pelosi’s subway” on the Hill.
I suspect Nancy is gonna have a word or two or three with Chucky Schumer.
ScottW
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