Only When People Are Watching
Mar 2nd, 2009 by wintercow20
During the “State of the Union” last Tuesday:
I’m proud that we passed the recovery plan free of earmarks, and I want to pass a budget next year that ensures that each dollar we spend reflects only our most important national priorities.
In the news this morning:
Despite a promise by Democrats to cut back on earmarks, the spending bill approved by the U.S. House last week is loaded with the controversial grants. Colleges would be major beneficiaries.
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