Congressman Young Proposes and Amendment

     YOUNG AMENDMENT PASSES: U.S. Rep. Todd Young offered his first floor amendment on the floor of the House, which was adopted by voice vote.
     The amendment was to the FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill.  It would cut 10 percent from part of the USDA's budget used for "general administration and miscellaneous supplies."  In essence, it's non-specific money that federal employees in Washington can use as a sort of gift card or blank check.
     In his remarks about the amendment, Young said, "If we want job creators to put Americans back to work, we have to let them know we're serious about cutting unnecessary spending in Washington wherever we can find it."  The full bill should be voted on later this week.