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I wrote my Senators as soon as I first heard of Frist trying to attach the IG language to unrelated bills and today I finally received a response from one of them. I love how he spins it to talk about how earmarking is important for funding projects without answering my original question of putting in extraneous language that doesnt have to do with funding.
Thank you for contacting me regarding the earmarking process used in Congressional appropriations. I appreciate knowing your views. The process of earmarking currently is used as a form of funding projects or programs supported by a Member of Congress through the annual federal appropriations process. I view the earmarking process as an opportunity for Members of Congress to direct funding to organizations that are contributing to the ongoing welfare of each state and its citizens. In my role as the first Ohio Senator to sit on the Senate Appropriations Committee since 1945, I have worked to secure funding through the earmarking process for many worthwhile organizations and initiatives throughout Ohio. I believe reforms in the earmarking process are needed to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely and the potential for corruption is reduced, but do not believe the complete elimination of earmarks is the solution. Currently in Congress, several different proposals to reform the earmark process are being discussed. At this time, all reform proposals are pending further action by the House and the Senate. Again, thank you for contacting me. If you need additional assistance, please feel free to contact me anytime. Very respectfully yours, MIKE DeWINE United States Senator |
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lol formletters
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Mmm. Pork.
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Mmm. Pork. [/ QUOTE ] He seems shockingly open about this. |
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He seems shockingly open about this. [/ QUOTE ] He may as well be open about it because he has nothing to lose. Ohioans are giving him the boot in 5 weeks and I'll be one of them with my boot on his hindquarters. |
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[ QUOTE ] Mmm. Pork. [/ QUOTE ] He seems shockingly open about this. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, it's like he's saying, "Stop bitching, or I can't keep putting pork in federal bills for your benefit!" |
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please boot that stooge.
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please boot that stooge. [/ QUOTE ] You can count on it. |
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I wrote my Senators as soon as I first heard of Frist trying to attach the IG language to unrelated bills and today I finally received a response from one of them. I love how he spins it to talk about how earmarking is important for funding projects without answering my original question of putting in extraneous language that doesnt have to do with funding. [/ QUOTE ] Am I missing something here? To me it just seems that they have a bunch of different form letters and sent you the wrong one. Earmarking has nothing to do with what you say you asked. |
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[ QUOTE ] I wrote my Senators as soon as I first heard of Frist trying to attach the IG language to unrelated bills and today I finally received a response from one of them. I love how he spins it to talk about how earmarking is important for funding projects without answering my original question of putting in extraneous language that doesnt have to do with funding. [/ QUOTE ] Am I missing something here? To me it just seems that they have a bunch of different form letters and sent you the wrong one. Earmarking has nothing to do with what you say you asked. [/ QUOTE ] Actually, it does, depending on the actual wording of OP's letter to the Senator. It is my understanding that earmarking is similar to what happened with the UIGEA. Senators add stuff into spending bills that is not subject to an individual vote. |
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