The Elite 8 of Countable's Bill Acronym Bracket
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In honor of March Madness 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 a tournament in which you — Countable users — will choose the best bill acronym of the 115th Congress
With the first round and Sweet 16 in the books, we’ve got some great matchups for you as the top seeds from each of the bracket’s four regions have advanced to the competition’s Elite 8. Voting will be open until midnight Monday, and winners will square off in the Final Four later this week. May the best bill acronym win!
(1) Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement Act (COVFEFE) Act vs. (2) Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting (EGO) Act
(1) Deter-Revolving-door Appointments in our Nation: Stop Washington Appointees from becoming Manipulative Petitioners (DRAIN the SWAMP) Act vs. (2) Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order (EL CHAPO) Act
(1) Making Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness (MAR-A-LAGO) Act vs. (2) No Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency (NO TRUMP) Act
(1) Creating Real and Useful Middle-Class Benefits and Savings (CRUMBS) Act vs. (2) Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential FLyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards (SWAMP FLYERS) Act
— Eric Revell
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