David Price

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David E. Price is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving North Carolina's 4th congressional district from 1997 until 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Price was known for his work on issues related to education, transportation, and housing. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving public education and expanding access to affordable housing. Price also served on the House Appropriations Committee, where he influenced federal funding allocations for his state and district.

Jan 23, 2012

If we had a 2-year process, I could spend a whole year doing oversight.

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Jan 23, 2012

I want to give my friend and my colleague Congressman Norman Dicks a lot of credit.

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Jan 23, 2012

There is nothing in a biennial budget that prevents supplemental or budget correction bills.

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Jan 23, 2012

I think it has created sound fiscal policy in Ohio, and it has worked for decades.

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Jan 23, 2012

I do think that biennial budgeting does lead to business savvy.

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Jan 23, 2012

I don't think that we could make it much worse than it is today.

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Jan 23, 2012

I see nothing in the biennial budgeting proposal that would really change the way appropriations is working except just to cut the process in half.

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Jan 23, 2012

Legally no direct transfer of powers would occur. Practically and politically, I believe that relaxing on that second year of scrutiny and oversight... brings in the White House, whoever the President is.

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Jan 23, 2012

The problem was that Chairman Dicks had a good defense bill, but couldn't get it on the floor.

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Jan 23, 2012

By being able to budget for at least 2 years, you can plan ahead a little better.

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Jan 23, 2012

In order to get the proper oversight, you have got to have time.

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