Thoughts on this?

[Crazyhole]

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s493

Basically it would move government bureau's out of the DC area and into the regions that are more directly affected by them.

 

[fried-chicken]

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/s493

Basically it would move government bureau's out of the DC area and into the regions that are more directly affected by them.

Example? Like moving the department of education to an area of the country with schools. Well, I'd like to nominate Washington DC for that.

 

[Crazyhole]

Example? Like moving the department of education to an area of the country with schools. Well, I'd like to nominate Washington DC for that.

Like moving the dept of ag to kansas city. As it stands, 9 of the 12 wealthiest counties in the US are in the DC area. Federal wealth is pretty consolidated in a small area right now. Why not spread it around?

 

[UCFWayne]

interesting idea. i think there are merits to having certain depts spread out regionally, but there are merits to having it all in one place too. although it would likely cost a lot of money to move various depts to new areas of the country and if that didnt work out, more money to go back to dc.

 

[fried-chicken]

It's a political stunt bill if you can't tell from its name. Has no chance at becoming law

 

[Crazyhole]

It's a political stunt bill if you can't tell from its name. Has no chance at becoming law

I thought you were against the status quo and wanted to discuss changes.

 

[Crazyhole]

interesting idea. i think there are merits to having certain depts spread out regionally, but there are merits to having it all in one place too. although it would likely cost a lot of money to move various depts to new areas of the country and if that didnt work out, more money to go back to dc.

What are the merits of having them all in one place?

 

[UCFWayne]

What are the merits of having them all in one place?

that all our gov is in one place

 

[fried-chicken]

I thought you were against the status quo and wanted to discuss changes.

No return from major investment.
No need for it.
Stunt name.
No chance of passing.
Waste of time thread.

 

[Crazyhole]

No return from major investment.
No need for it.
Stunt name.
No chance of passing.
Waste of time thread.

Sorry, are you talking about MFA in the wrong thread?