[falaki]

Every government program should have an expiration date attached to it when signed into law.

[jacobsenscott]

There are plenty of countries where all government services have "expired". Which one would you like to live in?

[cabaalis]

This. And to make it even better: every law should only be about one thing, just the thing it's meant to deal with, and nothing else.

[tossaway0]

I would have them split the laws up as separate entities but let them vote on a package of laws under one vote.

I feel the current rules against earmarking has made it so they negotiate less.

[wvenable]

Then the obstructionists will just always get what they want.

[declan_roberts]

This is true. We can't view every postwar boomer institution as sacrosanct. These organizations aren't meant to grow in perpetuity.

I just wish Americans saw some of that saved money either in their pocket or public works. But the reality is probably just going to be one more missile shipped to a foreign country.

[tbeseda]

Including the military. Hell, even the constitution.

[mcphage]

Well, looks like that problem has been solved for you!

[ObscureMind]

The expiration date should be 0 seconds after it's signed.