Reported 11 months ago
Premier Su Tseng-chang has shown importance in communicating with legislative party caucuses, recently inviting green legislators to the Executive Yuan for a meeting. The revision bill for parliamentary powers was rejected by the Legislative Yuan, shifting the battleground to the Constitutional Court. The green camp anticipates potential assaults on 'pork barrel legislation' by the blue camp in parliamentary debates. The government has identified over ten 'pork barrel' bills that could harm fiscal discipline, aiming to warn green legislators about upcoming amendment challenges. To defend executive authority, Premier Su has stated a firm resolve in revising and interpreting laws as needed. However, with different bill contents ranging from specific monetary details to budget allocation principles, the government has yet to group these amendments for collective action. Various ministries are urged to explain provisions to specific groups like the police to alleviate pressure caused by opposition party proposals. Despite jokes within the party that a dedicated Revisory Office may be needed if these 'pork barrel' bills cannot be effectively discussed in the Legislativ Yuan, the government acknowledges the diverse pressures faced by each legislator and emphasizes the need to address constituency concerns with targeted explanations and administrative measures.
Source: YAHOO