Free Talk Live - government spending

San Jose's $100,000 pension club is rapidly growing

EtotheRic — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:52:38 +0000

With San Jose leaders locked in a heated debate over how to curb retirement costs, an analysis by this newspaper shows a startling jump in six-figure pensions for retired cops, firefighters and top City Hall bureaucrats.
Nearly 1 in 3 retired San Jose police officers and firefighters now receive annual pensions of $100,000 or more -- up from 1 in 5 just two years ago, according to newly released records.

‘Historic’ budget cuts increased 2011 spending by $3 billion

Renniks — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:11:42 +0000

The fiscal 2011 funding bill roundly hailed for its "historic" spending cuts actually raised government spending by more than $3 billion, according to a new report.The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office concluded Monday evening, "Total discretionary outlays in 2011 will be $3.2 billion higher as a result of the legislation, CBO estimates—an increase of $7.5 billion for defense programs, partially offset by a net reduction of $4.4 billion in other spending."

Pentagon: 2.3 TRILLION unaccounted for

Grey — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:15:30 +0000

On September 10, 2001 Donald Rumsfeld mentioned that thanks to "military bureaucracy" that trillions (with a T) could not be accounted for, saying it was a matter of "life and dead." Then, 24 hrs. later world history was changed forever, and most have seemingly forgotten about this financial disaster.

school with no pupils stays open

ziggy_encaoua — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:47:39 +0000

A Carmarthenshire primary school is being told it must stay open at the cost of up to £110,000 - despite not having a single pupil.

education officials say the school must be ready to open in the autumn - with a fully paid head teacher.

Government builds police station in Afghanistan for $45 million

delelles — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:58:37 +0000

It's "too complicated" for Afghanis to operate, so independent contractors will run it for $800 MILLION. Isn't government spending great?!