Hopefully, the trend to oust the biggest porkers will continue.
Appropriators from both parties have become the hunted, losing primary races to challengers more hawkish about reforming the provisions lawmakers insert in spending bills to steer money to specific projects in their districts or states.
It is about time. Although the total dollar amount involved is relatively low compared to the deficit, every $11 billion counts. Why do elections matter?
Should Republicans win the House, the Speaker would likely be House Minority Leader John Boehner (Ohio), who does not request earmarks.
It is about time American citizens took back their country from politicians that reward themselves with high salaries, sweet heart benefits, and freebies paid for by the people.
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