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Congressman proposes bill to stop taxpayer funds from going to Trump's companies
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:35 am
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:35 am
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There's an art to coming up with legislation acronyms. The best known may be the USA PATRIOT (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism) Act. And never forget the ACRONYM (Accountability and Congressional Responsibility On Naming Your Motions) Act.
The latest to be added to the list: the No Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency Act, otherwise known as the No TRUMP Act.
The bill, introduced Thursday by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., would prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to pay for events, overnight stays, food or other expenses at hotels owned or operated by a president or his relatives.
Blumenauer said he's long been concerned about Trump's refusal to divest his ownership stake in the Trump Organization. The issues have become more evident with reports of taxpayers footing bills for Secret Service and embassy officials to travel with Trump's children on a business trip and as government officials spend time at Trump facilities.
"It's a very real problem that he's further enriching his enterprises," Blumenauer said.
Though the name of the bill is clearly a reference to the current president, it would apply to anyone who holds the office. Such a check doesn't currently exist within the government, the congressman said — but that's because it hasn't been necessary. Most recent presidents put their assets in blind trusts, and everyone who has been elected to the presidency in the past four decades released their tax returns.
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Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:36 am to Bench McElroy
As fricked up as our country is and this is what they're wasting time on.
This.....
Is our Congress for you folks.
This.....
Is our Congress for you folks.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:37 am to Bench McElroy
Let's further deter successful people from seeking the office. Sounds like a great way to have more community organizers on deck.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:37 am to NIH
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Let's further deter successful people from seeking the office. Sounds like a great way to have more community organizers on deck.
That's what the elite want.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:38 am to bamarep
The left and most of the right are all united in keeping outsiders/non-lifetime politicians away from power.
Those people with nothing to lose can really shine the light on those with lots to lose.
Those people with nothing to lose can really shine the light on those with lots to lose.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:38 am to NIH
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Let's further deter successful people from seeking the office. Sounds like a great way to have more community organizers on deck.
How dare a president own anything of value. Doesn't he know he is supposed to make money the old fashion way by setting up a foundation and accept foreign donations?
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:39 am to NIH
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Let's further deter successful people from seeking the office. Sounds like a great way to have more community organizers on deck.
Only on here would crony capitalism be held up as somehow a GOOD thing
This post was edited on 3/10/17 at 10:40 am
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:40 am to NIH
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Let's further deter successful people from seeking the office. Sounds like a great way to have more community organizers on deck.
not buying the deterrence argument on this one
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:40 am to Bench McElroy
Do they expect Trump to sign this or are they hoping for a veto-proof vote?
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:41 am to Draconian Sanctions
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Only on here would crony capitalism be held up as somehow a GOOD thing
What if a President owned a company that could save the taxpayers money by providing their service cheaper than their competitors?
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:41 am to CoachChappy
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How dare a president own anything of value. Doesn't he know he is supposed to make money the old fashion way by setting up a foundation and accept foreign donations?
have a slow clap, sir!
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:42 am to Bench McElroy
I'm going to introduce the frickING MORON Act.....it's not an acronym, just a description of our elected idiots.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:43 am to Bench McElroy
So you're promoting that we shouldn't have anyone other than a bonafide politician as president? 
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:44 am to Bench McElroy
This is almost as stupid as the Kellyanne Conway stuff. Almost. Don't this nitwits have better things to do that invent problems and controversy where none exists?
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:45 am to Bench McElroy
Give it to him. But he has to come over and help pass repeal and replace.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:45 am to Bench McElroy
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A lifelong resident of Portland, Oregon, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) has devoted his entire career to public service. While still a student at Lewis and Clark College, he spearheaded the effort to lower the voting age both in Oregon and at the national level. He was elected to the Oregon Legislature in 1972, where he served three terms and Chaired the House Education and Revenue Committee in 1977-78. In 1978, he was elected to the Multnomah County Commission, where he served for eight years before being elected to the Portland City Council in 1986. There, his 10-year tenure as the Commissioner of Public Works demonstrated his leadership on the innovative accomplishments in transportation, planning, environmental programs and public participation that have helped Portland earn an international reputation as one of America’s most livable cities. Elected to the US House of Representatives in 1996, Mr. Blumenauer has created a unique role as Congress’ chief spokesperson for Livable Communities: places where people are safe, healthy and economically secure. From 1996 to 2007, he served on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he was a strong advocate for federal policies that address transportation alternatives, provide housing choices, support sustainable economies and improve the environment. He was a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee from 2001 to 2007, and vice-chair of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming from 2007 to 2010. He is currently a member of the Ways and Means Committee and the subcommittees on Health, Social Security and Trade. Congressman Blumenauer’s academic training includes undergraduate and law degrees from Lewis and Clark College in Portland.
Estimated Net Worth: $6.8M
Who has gotten rich off of government? Trump or Earl Blumenauer?
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:46 am to NIH
So if people can't have their cake and eat it too they won't run for President? Sounds about right. I don't know why anyone would want to keep it that way.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:46 am to redfishfan
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What if a President owned a company that could save the taxpayers money by providing their service cheaper than their competitors?
Exactly. This bill is forcing the president to either offer their facilities for free, or force taxpayers to pay an unnecessarily higher cost.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:47 am to Pettifogger
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not buying the deterrence argument on this one
Lots of successful folks/businessman will have projects/companies that receive some kind of public funding.
Posted on 3/10/17 at 10:47 am to Bench McElroy
Your shtick is different and more subtle.
Why is it that you never comment on your topics? I, for one, would be interested in your liberal views on the liberal topics you post.
Why is it that you never comment on your topics? I, for one, would be interested in your liberal views on the liberal topics you post.
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