It is estimated that improper payments cost taxpayers almost $100 billion last year alone. If we created a Department of Improper Payments, it would actually be one of the biggest departments in our Government.
Jon Kyl
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Jon Kyl is a former United States Senator from Arizona, serving from 1995 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Kyl was known for his work on issues such as tax policy, national security, and judicial appointments. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including the confirmation of Supreme Court justices and tax reform initiatives. Kyl also served as the Senate Minority Whip from 2007 to 2013, showcasing his leadership within the party.
One of the things we will hear is that entitlement spending is a key driver of our debt.
So given that there are some of these other factors, temporary versus permanent, short term versus longer term, and obvious deleveraging that is going on in the country right now, all of those are factors that you would have to put into…
We hear a lot of talk about waste, fraud, and abuse. It is a trite phrase, but the reality is there is a significant amount of truth to it.
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 89, nays 9, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
Madam President, I rise today to say a few words about aspects of the present bill that differ from the bill that passed the Senate in March. I commented at length on the Senate bill when that bill was before this body. Since the present…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 48, as follows…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Coats). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 47, nays 51, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 45, nays 52, as follows…
Mr. President, I rise today to submit for the Record two letters addressed to the chairman and ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. The letters were written by Judge Michael McConnell, a former member of the U.S. Court of…





