With the spotlight on spending, demonstrating that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively is critical.&nbsp; With the United States providing the lion's share of funding for the United Nations, it is only fair that its operations be scrutinized.&nbsp; Many Republicans in the new Congress believe the United Nations is bloated and ineffective, and possibly mismanaged and corrupt.&nbsp; Is continuing to fund the United Nations justified?&nbsp; Read more at:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41247333/ns/politics/">www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41247333/ns/politics/</a><br />