Originally Posted by whunter

In reviewing the shutdown, many have determined the "US" government is bloated beyond any possible justification.


IMO a forced reduction, beginning with all (allow only two staff per) senate - congressional office, and going down to the lowest GOV employee would be a good start on house cleaning..

I suggest excluding military and border patrol personnel.

Our nation would be better if the "US" Senate and Congress closed nine months per year.

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