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The term "bully pulpit" stems from President Theodore Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit," meaning a terrific platform from which to persuasively advocate an agenda. Roosevelt often used the word "bully" as an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. The Bully Pulpit features news, reasoned discourse, opinion and some humor.

Friday, December 08, 2006

Millions Wasted

Fox News

In South Carolina, an audit reports the state's highway commissioners have wasted millions of dollars on outside consultants. So what are they doing about it?

They want to spend $200/hour to hire more outside consultants to help them do a better job. The Greenville News reports the commissioners are seeking permission to pay a new consulting firm to provide advice concerning the financing of construction and toll projects.

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