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So, the way to control spending is another government agency? No doubt the head of it would be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Excuse me for my pessimism, but I would give the agency about one or two election cycles before it would be just another inside the beltway agency pushing for more taxes.

p>I know it is July and it is hot. It is getting to all of us. I implore Mr. Payne to stay inside and drink plenty of liquids to avoid another heat stroke. br> -- Billy Watson br> Garland, Texas /p>

How would this control earmarks?

There are already taxpayer advocacy organizations within the government. OMB and the Inspector Generals Office are just a few. The only problem is that they can enforce ineffective spending policies sometimes. Taxpayer advocacy on the congressional level sometimes looks like bringing home the bacon. No congressman wants to hear that his base closing is good for the whole nation when it is bad for his district.

p>Mr. Payne is onto a good idea, but I don't think you have to pay extra to get it. Eliminate the existing government structure that is already failing and transfer the money to the new organization. br> -- Danny L. Newton br> Cookeville, Tennessee /p> p> DEMOCRATIC CHARITY

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