Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

I called the Democratic Committee on Appropriations on got further info on govt hiring. Talked with a gentleman that works on Defense Dept. appropriations which was very revealing.

He said that for a long time they have included in the appropriations the wordage "not to manage on end strength", deciphered not to manage on head count. That means they are free to hire within the allotted contracted monies. He only spoke for the Defense Dept., for other depts, their is a different specialist. Also informed me many contracts can be awarded on a lower level than Hagel.

He further stated that if it was more economical to redo privatization they would be encouraged to do it.I specifically asked about food service from Halliburton who served expired, rotten food to our service people and responded again with the above statements.