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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Pork Spending Sparks Partisan Conflict


Tensions between Republicans and Democrats over the controversial practice of earmarking funds for pet projects sparked a finger-pointing clash on the House floor earlier this month and an unusual attempt Tuesday to reprimand a powerful — and sometimes volatile — Democratic congressman. (Los Angeles Times, Wednesday)

They all do it.

FEE Timely Classic
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