Comments on: H4356 – EARMARK REFORM http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:28:25 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Absolute Power? : Nathan Ballentine http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4866 Absolute Power? : Nathan Ballentine Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:42:45 +0000 http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm#comment-4866 [...] could be doing more harm to the state than good…just as easily as some would argue “their guy brings home the bacon” (if that’s what’s important to [...] [...] could be doing more harm to the state than good…just as easily as some would argue “their guy brings home the bacon” (if that’s what’s important to [...]

]]> By: COMMUNITY UPDATE: February 2008 : Nathan Ballentine http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm/comment-page-1#comment-621 COMMUNITY UPDATE: February 2008 : Nathan Ballentine Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:00:33 +0000 http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm#comment-621 [...] I consider this move a vote for “transparency” and I am still pushing for the Earmark Reform Bills (not just rule changes) to be passed quickly and sent to the [...] [...] I consider this move a vote for “transparency” and I am still pushing for the Earmark Reform Bills (not just rule changes) to be passed quickly and sent to the [...]

]]> By: Statehouse Report - January 24 : Nathan Ballentine http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm/comment-page-1#comment-575 Statehouse Report - January 24 : Nathan Ballentine Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:21:39 +0000 http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm#comment-575 [...] This is only a start, but it takes effect immediately and will change how we write this year’s state budget. We will also pursue a permanent, statutory change this year. Presently I know of three bills: Speaker Harrell’s, Representative Michael Thompson’s, and mine. [...] [...] This is only a start, but it takes effect immediately and will change how we write this year’s state budget. We will also pursue a permanent, statutory change this year. Presently I know of three bills: Speaker Harrell’s, Representative Michael Thompson’s, and mine. [...]

]]> By: House passes Earmark Reform rule change : Nathan Ballentine http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm/comment-page-1#comment-565 House passes Earmark Reform rule change : Nathan Ballentine Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:43:16 +0000 http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm#comment-565 [...] Legislation containing the same language as the rule change has also been introduced and is supported by the House Republican Caucus for passage by both bodies of the legislature. [...] [...] Legislation containing the same language as the rule change has also been introduced and is supported by the House Republican Caucus for passage by both bodies of the legislature. [...]

]]> By: Five House Republicans Named ‘Friend of the Taxpayer’ : Nathan Ballentine http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm/comment-page-1#comment-530 Five House Republicans Named ‘Friend of the Taxpayer’ : Nathan Ballentine Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:47:41 +0000 http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm#comment-530 [...] this state, it is important to watch how every tax dollar is spent,” Rep. Ballentine said. “The earmark reform we will pass this year is a key effort to reign in wasteful projects that do little to help the [...] [...] this state, it is important to watch how every tax dollar is spent,” Rep. Ballentine said. “The earmark reform we will pass this year is a key effort to reign in wasteful projects that do little to help the [...]

]]> By: Ralph Bell http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm/comment-page-1#comment-295 Ralph Bell Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:26:20 +0000 http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm#comment-295 Thanks for not only sponsoring such a great bill but also educating us on this and the one in the senate through your web site. It is a pleasure to have you represent our rights in the House. Sincerley, Ralph H. Bell Jr. Thanks for not only sponsoring such a great bill but also educating us on this and the one in the senate through your web site.

It is a pleasure to have you represent our rights in the House.

Sincerley,

Ralph H. Bell Jr.

]]> By: Tommy Baker http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm/comment-page-1#comment-273 Tommy Baker Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:50:29 +0000 http://nathansnews.com/h4356-earmark-reform.htm#comment-273 Great job Nathan. Keep up the good work. You are making us proud! Great job Nathan. Keep up the good work. You are making us proud!

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