February 1: Wine and Dine Edition
source biggovernmentThe Pork Report Senators vote against eliminating government waste and duplication, including reducing Congress’ budget for itself, while proclaiming “the United States is prepared to stand up and deal with this debt threat”
Taxpayers billed $1,000 per week for booze and other “in-flight services” for the Speaker of the House that “read like a dream order for a wild frat party”
Hundreds of convicted criminals may have been hired by the U.S. Census Bureau
California wine trail will be getting signs, a new map and an iPhone application thanks to a $98,500 federal stimulus grant given to the Monterey County Growers and Vintners Association
Federal stimulus funds supporting Napa Valley Wine Train, despite local opposition
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