New Media Technologies Helping Make Gov't Spending Transparent, Says House GOP'er

“We’re making a transition as far as using new media [and] the internet. It’s impacting the way we communicate as a society, but it also is impacting the way people get information,” says Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.). McMorris Rodgers discusses a new GOP website that will attempt to make government spending more transparent. (0:46)
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GOP Site Cost $17.8 Million Less Than Recovery.gov, Says House GOP'er

Sunshine.gop.gov, a new GOP website that tracks government spending, was developed "in a very cost-effective manner" at under $20,000, says Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.). McMorris Rodgers compares the cost of the GOP's site to the $18 million contract signed by the administration to update Recovery.gov. (0:15)
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New GOP Site Details Government Spending, Says House GOP'er

“We thought it was important that taxpayers actually be able to see exactly how every dollar was being spent,” says Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers who announced the launch of a new GOP site on government spending. “Sunshine.gop.gov will give taxpayers greater insight and ultimately hold the federal government accountable for how it spends our tax dollars.” (0:20)
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