Countable’s ‘Elite 8’ Bill Acronyms of the 115th Congress
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In honor of the 115th Congress entering its final days (amid a partial government shutdown) and politicians’ penchant for the pithy bill acronyms that have grown in popularity since the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act, we’ve put together another tournament in which you — Countable users — will choose the best bill acronym of the 115th Congress.
We’ve reached the quarterfinals, where your winners from the spring, summer, and fall brackets plus the most competitive runner-up enter the competition. Voting will be open until midnight Thursday, and this round’s winners will face off in Saturday's semi-finals.
May the best bill acronym win!
Deter-Revolving-door Appointments in our Nation: Stop Washington Appointees from becoming Manipulative Petitioners (DRAIN the SWAMP) Act vs. Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement Act (COVFEFE) Act
No Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency (NO TRUMP) Act vs. Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act
Creating Real and Useful Middle-Class Benefits and Savings (CRUMBS) Act vs. Curb Objectionable Redirection of Resources and Unconstitutional Payments to Trump (CORRUPT) Act
Taxpayers Don’t Incur Meaningless Expenses (DIME) Act vs. Stop Bad Employers by Zeroing Out Subsidies (BEZOS) Act
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