Taking on Big Government; Correction.(Letter to the editor)

From: U.S. News & World Report | Date: May 19, 2008 | Copyright information

Taking on Big Government

What do you mean "The Return of Big Government" [April 21]? What do you think we've had during the Bush years if not record-breaking big spending--too much of it on the war in Iraq and billions more approved bya Republican-controlled Congressin the first six years? Rather than pouring billions into Iraq, doesn't it come down to discerning and deciding whatthe American people consider priorities, like healthcare, economy-boosting projects (better roads, new bridges, etc.), environmental improvement, and development of clean, renewableenergy to relieve ...

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