March 11, 2010

Earmark King Puts Restriction On Earmarks

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Color me unimpressed . U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, announced today that the House Appropriations Committee will no longer approve earmarks directed to for-profit entities. Obey, who chairs the Appropriations Committee, joined with incoming Defense Appr opriations Subcommittee Chairman Norm Dicks, D-Wash., in announcing the plan. The lawmakers say the rule would have prevented 1,000 earmarks last year. In addition, the Appropriations Committee will now require an audit of at least 5 percent of non-profit...

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