TPP announces 13 budget items it wants to fundBy Jonathan Chin / Staff writer, with CNATaiwan People’s Party (TPP) lawmakers yesterday said the party would propose a motion to partially fund the government, prioritizing spending for the economy, livelihood and infrastructure. TPP deputy caucus whip Chang Chi-kai (張?楷) told a news conference that the party is facilitating the legislature’s review of 13 spending items in the annual budget, totaling NT$200 billion (US$6.33 billion). Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, left, speaks at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Improving bridges, upgrading water purification and distribution facilities, and spending on museums and an office building for the Central Election Commission’s Lienchiang County branch are among the budget items the party supports, Chang said. Executive Yuan spokeswoman Michelle Lee (李慧芝) slammed the TPP’s announcement, saying that the proposed budget deal overlooked crucial spending items after 140 days of delays.
