Quote Originally Posted by onequestion
I saw that article but I have one problem. WTF is an earmark?
Pet projects that they want passed for the benifit of their state...such as having "research" done or a certain Gov. facility built up.

You know....a couple hundred million spent here and there that they really don't want the "general voter" to know about. Or in Ron Pauls case.....God Bless Texas!

What is an Earmark?

Earmarks are funds provided by the Congress for projects or programs where the congressional direction (in bill or report language) circumvents the merit-based or competitive allocation process, or specifies the location or recipient, or otherwise curtails the ability of the Executive Branch to properly manage funds. Congress includes earmarks in appropriation bills - the annual spending bills that Congress enacts to allocate discretionary spending - and also in authorization bills.
Earmarks

Have a good one!:s4:
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