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And we pay them for this?

By jlynch on December 16, 2006.

Via Steve Reuland:

Of the 383 pieces of legislation that were signed into law during the two-year 109th Congress, more than one-quarter dealt with naming or renaming federal buildings and structures -- primarily post offices -- after various Americans.

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Hmmm. That gives me an idea. Maybe this task should be taken away from Congress and federal buildings could be named the way sports venues are: by the highest bidder. We might have:

The Merck Federal Drug Administration Bulding
The Comcast Federal Communications Center Headquarters
The Fidelity SEC Administrative Office Park

Many agencies have multiple locations, so there would be plenty of naming opportunities to go around. What a great way to make sure everyone can see just who is "contributing" to our government!