Democratic Truth Squad Introduces 'Clean Contracting Act' |
“Indifference, incompetence, and corruption have wasted billions of dollars. This bill represents a new direction that will protect taxpayers and restore accountability.”
-Rep. Henry A. Waxman Today the House Democratic Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Truth Squad introduced the “Clean Contracting Act of 2006.” The bill (H.R. 6069) would end the abusive contracting practices that have been rampant under the Bush Administration and promote greater transparency and accountability in federal contracting. Contracts collectively worth over $762 billion have been plagued by significant waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement under the Bush Administration. “The way the Bush Administration has squandered taxpayer dollars is shameful,” said Rep. Henry A. Waxman. “Indifference, incompetence, and corruption have wasted billions of dollars. This bill represents a new direction that will protect taxpayers and restore accountability.” “This bill will put a stop to the incompetent and corrupt contracting practices that have resulted in billions of tax dollars being wasted and fleeced," said Rep. Dennis A. Cardoza. The Clean Contracting Act will:
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