Download or read book Proxmire written by Jonathan Kasparek and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proxmire: Bulldog of the Senate is the first comprehensive biography of one of Wisconsin’s most important, and entertaining, political figures. Known for championing consumer-protection legislation and farming interests, Senator Proxmire also fought continuously against wasteful government spending, highlighting the most egregious examples with his monthly “Golden Fleece Award.” Remembered by many Wisconsinites as a friendly, hand-shaking fixture at sporting events and state fairs, Proxmire was one of the few politicians who voted his conscience and never forgot about the people he represented.

Download or read book The Fleecing of America written by William Proxmire and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines numerous examples of the use and misuse of federal funds and offers suggestions for fiscal policies designed to promote more efficient government expenditures.

Download or read book Congressional Odyssey written by T. R. Reid and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1980 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Proxmire written by Jay G. Sykes and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Department of Housing and Urban Development and Certain Independent Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1979 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on HUD-Independent Agencies and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Economics of Defense Procurement written by United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on Priorities and Economy in Government and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Acquisition of Weapons Systems written by United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on Economy in Government and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 1222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines DOD practices in procuring military weapons systems, other military hardware, and goods and services.

Download or read book Current Assessment of the Economy written by United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: