As part of the debate over the Congressional budget resolution, Ohio Senator George Voinovich introduced an amendment to curb “emergency” spending. Trying to eliminate the abuse of this type of spending is long overdue.
The federal budget process is a complicated one. If Congress wants to spend money, it must comply with a variety of rules. […]

After receiving an annoying or threatening telephone call, most government officials would get an unlisted home telephone number. Marc Dann’s staffer, Brian Laliberte, got an expensive taxpayer funded security system.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated Mr. Laliberte’s call and concluded it was unfounded. Nonetheless, Mr. Dann set an imprudent precedent. […]

Taxpayers are paying for a $3.5 million Statehouse project that would upgrade historical exhibits and move the Statehouse gift shop to a more financially viable area.
The General Assembly appropriated $750,000 for the project in the last budget, and we are now paying for more. Large corporations like JP Morgan Chase and Honda have […]