Mar 14, 2013 | cato.org
Politicians' Public Service Often Creates Public Suffering
California Democrat Pete Stark finished 40 years in Congress in January. The 81-year-old proclaimed himself pleased with the half of his life spent in "public service" on Capitol Hill, yet the public has suffered disastrously from his efforts allegedly on its behalf.
The Foundation for Economic Education
The Self-Congratulation of the "Public Servant"
In January, California Democrat Pete Stark finished 40 years in Congress. The 81-year-old proclaimed himself pleased with the half of his life spent in "public service" . Yet the public has suffered disastrously from his efforts on its behalf.
Honda v. Khanna: Could Silicon Valley be ground zero for 2014 House Asian-American battle royale?
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