I think everything should happen at halfway to dawn. That's when all the heads of government should meet. I think everybody would fall in love. Billy Strayhorn dawnfallgovernment Change image and share on social
America is a land of taxation that was founded to avoid taxation. Laurence J. Peter americaavoidfound Change image and share on social
The government shut down 12 times under Democratic House Speaker Tip O'Neill. It was only shut down twice while I was speaker. Newt Gingrich democraticgovernmenthouse Change image and share on social
At 10 A.M. on the Friday after the election in 2010, David Cameron's team met in his room at the Westminster Bridge Park Plaza Hotel. Cameron was clear that, unable to form a majority government, they had to begin talks with the Lib Dems about forming a coalition. But in a rare example of strategic discord, George Osborne disagreed. Michael Ashcroft beginbridgecameron share on social
I think the governors would all agree that what we don't want from the federal government is unfunded mandates. James Douglas agreefederalgovernment Change image and share on social
There's massive government initiatives going around the world, and you see that there's a real enthusiasm for genetics. Anne Wojcicki enthusiasmgeneticgovernment Change image and share on social
Wringing your hands about states' rights, forget it. They're gone. Basically, the federal government can do whatever it wants. Who's going to protect the states? My court? Ha - we're feds! Antonin Scalia basicallycourtfed Change image and share on social
Politicians who lack the vision to lead the community on big issues like public transport often hide their inaction by blaming other levels of government when anyone complains. Anthony Albanese bigblamecommunity Change image and share on social
The job of the government - and my responsibility - is to help people live healthier lives. The framework is about giving local authorities the ability to focus on the most effective ways to improve the public's health and reduce health inequalities, long-term, from cradle to grave. Andrew Lansley abilityauthoritycradle share on social
Patient autonomy is paramount to the oath that we take when we enter the profession of medicine. That is why I am appalled when the federal government gets between my patients and their right to the full range of medical information and complete access to health care. Ami Bera accessappallautonomy share on social