T.J. O’Hara, the host of Deconstructed, is joined by David Walker again.

The two breakdown the omnibus spending bill versus restoring and improving the traditional appropriations process, the continuing resolutions approach, the effectiveness and non-partisan nature of inspectors general, Dave’s gubernatorial bid in Connecticut, and more.

Dave served as the seventh U.S. Comptroller General, for the Clinton and Bush Administrations, and was the head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Dave is currently running for governor of Connecticut.

Dave co-founded No Labels, and founded and led the Comeback America Initiative (CAI) in order to engage his fellow citizens in the fight to restore fiscal sanity. He has over 20 years of private sector experience, and currently serves on various boards and advisory groups, such as The Can Kicks Back and the Institute for Truth in Accounting.

Dave holds a B.S. in accounting from Jacksonville University, a Senior Management in Government Certificate in public policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and several honorary doctorate degrees. He currently resides in Bridgeport, CT.