Apparently there was an earlier Colburn amendment as well, aimed at wasteful spending within the defense department. This measure received greater support, but ultimately fell a well. However, it is interesting to note that the vote did not fall neatly along party lines. The first link is the Amendment reported on in the blog, from the Senate page itself – the second is the amendment I mentioned, voted upon October 6th.
To prohibit any funds under the Act from being used for a parking facility as part of the Joslyn Art Museum Master Plan, in Omaha, Nebraska:
http://www.senate.gov/legislativ...on=1&
vote=00260
To curtail waste under the Department of Defense web-based travel system (Oct.6):
http://www.senate.gov/legislativ...on=1&
vote=00253
Yes, yes, Allen '08!!!
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