Reforming the Legislative Branch: Progress and Accountability
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0029
Dates
- Majority of material found within 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Scope and Contents
The text discusses the reforms implemented in the legislative branch of government, including reducing the size of , making it more accountable, and cutting government spending. The reforms include requiring to live under the laws it imposes, implementing a three-fifths vote for income tax increases, and eliminating committees and subcommittees. The text also mentions audits, cuts in Members' mail accounts, changes to the federal pension system, and budget proposals to eliminate certain entities. The author is pleased with the reforms and looks forward to further reducing the size of government.
Extent
1 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Policy Area Retirement; Education--United States; Taxation Law and legislation--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 104th (1995-1997); 105th (1997-1999); 106th (1999-2001)
Policy Area Retirement; Education--United States; Taxation Law and legislation--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository