Catalogue of FY 2010 Earmarks
Posted by Jim Harper
UPDATE: Here is the latest list of “wanted” earmarks in our earmark hunting contest.
(Updated July 19, 2009 to include Senate reforms and links)
In March, the House Appropriations Committee announced reforms to the earmark process, which members of Congress use to designate federal funds for projects in their districts.
The reform requires members to post their earmark [...]
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Did Senator Stevens’ Indictment Expose a Loophole?
Posted by Jim Harper
The iconic Alaska Senator Ted Stevens (R) was indicted this week on seven felony counts. Allegedly, he lied on his his financial disclosure forms to conceal information about house renovations and gifts from an oil contractor that lobbied him for government aid. Stevens has claimed his innocence and says he will fight the charges.
Via [...]
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