Amid criticism from conservatives that Congress is spending too much, House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R.-Mo.) pointedly told HUMAN EVENTS' John Gizzi that he and his colleagues are indeed doing something with spending ??¢â???¬?????and that the word needs to get out.??¢â???¬ According to Blunt, ??¢â???¬?????The majority of spending bills so far passed by the House are at levels lower than last year??¢â???¬â???¢s. And we are no longer using the Social Security surplus on something other than people??¢â???¬â???¢s retirements. And that??¢â???¬â???¢s impressive.??¢â???¬