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Whether you care about farmers' markets or battered women's shelters, workplace safety or clean air -- important federal programs are all at risk from proposals that would put them on the chopping block.
Learn more about "sunset commission" proposals, that would force federal programs to plead for their lives before an unelected commission with the power to recommend whether they live, die, or get "realigned."
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
League of Conservation Voters Opposes Sunsets
The League of Conservation Voters has come out against sunset commission legislation today and has announced it is strongly considering scoring the vote on the Tiahrt bill, H.R. 5766, tomorrow. From their letter to members of the House of Representatives:
A broad range of programs fall under the purview of this commission. Grants to help state and local governments upgrade their sewer systems are at risk, as is funding for youth sports fields and parks, and even heating and weatherization assistance for the poor.
Rather than creating the “Sunset Commission,” Congress should assert its traditional oversight authority and demand results from programs or agencies that are deemed ineffective. The authorization and appropriations process provide an annual opportunity for this review. In addition, the Government Accountability Office also oversees federal programs and agencies, as do numerous agency Inspectors General.
LCV joins a growing batallion of over four hunderd groups that have voiced their opposition to sunset commission legislation.
Posted by Genevieve Smith
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