Gerry Connolly actually said...

Instead of reinventing the wheel, you could partner with your local governments that have that capability technologically and save a lot of ...

I think we have to discuss in America the Dillon rule versus home rule.

I was stunned by the statement, and it told us a lot about need for improvement in intergovernmental relations.

To be on the receiving end of unfunded mandates, whether they be Federal or state--I was a local government guy--is not a pleasant experienc...