Blog: The Fine Print

Portman/Nussle Quote Quiz -- Who Said What

by Dana Chasin, 6/20/2007

Earmarks, Revenue & Spending
Here are the answers to this morning's pop quiz on who said what about yesterday's news of the changing of the guard at OMB:
  • "I regret Budget Director Portman is resigning." -- Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND)
  • "It's an act of absolute confrontation." -- Rep. David Obey (D-WI)
  • "It's good for my mental health." -- A member of the Bush cabinet (Portman himself)
  • "My immediate reaction is not one I'm wise to articulate." -- Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
back to Blog
  • ©2025 Project On Government Oversight
  • All Rights Reserved.
  • This an archive site of the materials produced by the Center for Effective Government (formerly OMB Watch) and is maintained by the Project On Government Oversight.