Via Steve Reuland:
Of the 383 pieces of legislation that were signed into law during the two-year 109th Congress, more than one-quarter dealt with naming or renaming federal buildings and structures -- primarily post offices -- after various Americans.
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Better late than never, I guess.
From a press release (via e-mail):
U.S. Congressional Scorecards
109th Congress:
I guess that makes them the Do Less Than Nothing Congress.
Hmmm. That gives me an idea. Maybe this task should be taken away from Congress and federal buildings could be named the way sports venues are: by the highest bidder. We might have:
The Merck Federal Drug Administration Bulding
The Comcast Federal Communications Center Headquarters
The Fidelity SEC Administrative Office Park
Many agencies have multiple locations, so there would be plenty of naming opportunities to go around. What a great way to make sure everyone can see just who is "contributing" to our government!