Money Sources
When the administration gives money and material to foreign countries, the news articles should state where the funding is coming from. Is it from already budgeted monies? Does it come from some “discretionary” fund of the President’s?
For example, from which of the government’s accounts do the recent grants to Poland and Colombia come?
Answers are particularly appropriate in these days of battling the budget deficit. The Times and other media can help by detailing money sources. Those of us paying the bills deserve to know.
BILL LYNDE
Cypress
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