Eleven years ago we never expected this would be the case. Many people now long for a divided government because that may be what it takes to get more responsibility.

It is bad procurement policy for any state to unilaterally lock itself into one set of technologies.

Until Congress sets priorities and restrains overall spending, members will continue to get failed ratings for protecting the interests of taxpayers.

Agencies should be able to accept bids from any company that can provide the desired product or service. Government earns the best value for taxpayer dollars through a competitive, transparent, and accountable bidding process.

Anyone can talk about cutting waste and taxes. Rep. Coble is of the rare breed who 'walks the walk' by voting to ease the burden of a cumbersome, bloated federal government.

Clearly, if a terrorist is already over the border, he's not going to target a dinner cruise.

Cutting waste is a politically difficult task because almost every program has an active constituency that profits from the status quo, ... But Sen. Chambliss recognizes that the federal government must set priorities. He has taken a long- term view of the nation's fiscal problems and makes a serious effort to tackle the enormous debt being left to future generations.

The proposed shift in software will be paid for by the taxpayers, businesses, and regular citizens of Massachusetts.

The budget process is in shambles, devoid of accountability, transparency, and enforcement measures, ... A vote for the status quo is a clear sign of contentment with the spending explosion in Washington.