Kendra S. Horn: “as America rushes forward into the information age, the Federal Government is not keeping up. Instead of using new…”

“as America rushes forward into the information age, the Federal Government is not keeping up. Instead of using new technology to streamline the application and reporting processes that individuals, State and local governments, businesses and nonprofits must provide--the paper pile continues to grow ever higher. For those at the grassroots, time, money, and jobs are lost in the process. The Paperwork Elimination Act serves to cut through the reams of documents--particularly those which affect small businesses, and educational, and nonprofit institutions. It will minimize their burden through the use of computer technology. As a former University president, I know how effective this act will be. I urge a ``yes'' vote on the Paperwork Elimination Act. In a few days, I will introduce a measure authorizing and encouraging electronic reporting. But today's vote is a beginning in reducing and eliminating unnecessary steps in the governmental processes.”