The 11 House Democrats led by Rep. Bart Stupak who dropped their opposition to health care reform mere hours before the final vote have requested $3.4 billion in earmarks -- and one watchdog group wants to know whether the money represents business as usual, or a political payoff.
The 11 House Democrats led by Rep. Bart Stupak who dropped their opposition to health care reform legislation mere hours before the final vote have requested $3.4 billion in earmarks -- and one watchdog group wants to know whether the money represents business as usual or political payoffs.
The Sunlight Foundation says it plans to track the earmark requests, which were put in one day after health care reform cleared Congress, to see whether they're approved and whether it appears lawmakers are being rewarded for their vote.
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Are they the only congressmen who are seeking earmarks?
ReplyDeleteThese are the same congressmen who were behind closed doors in the days preceeding the final vote. You figure it out Sparky!
ReplyDeleteIs there any doubt in anyones mind that the democrats are as corrupt Al Copone?
ReplyDeleteThe Democrats have brought the meaning of corruption to a whole new level.
ReplyDeleteEven Capone didn't have these cajones.
ReplyDeleteWhere is the criminal investigation ? This is what kills me about the republican party they won't demand a damn thing .
ReplyDeleteThey steal tax payer money and have the gall to be upset when people get so frustrated they threaten them.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean, political payoff, or business as usual?
ReplyDeletePolitical payoff IS business as usual for that bunch!!!
Newsflash...Democrats downt own the market when it comes to earmarks. The Rebublicans are just as guilty.
ReplyDeleteSelling out your countrymen into socialism for a price and all you can say is " in the past republicans had ear marks too" You are a f@$#in FOOL !
ReplyDeleteat the end of the day, no one could answer my question. "are these the only congressmen seeking earmarks". The point is, if the answer is no, then this story is a red herring that has gotten you guys riled up for no reason. Chase the real issues.
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