http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/appropriations/131093-earmark-ban-voted-down-in-the-senate
The Senate on Tuesday morning defeated a proposal from Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to ban congressional earmarks.
In a 39-56 vote, with the majority voting in favor, members defeated a two-year ban on the appropriations procedure. The moratorium was offered as an amendment to a food safety bill that is scheduled for a final vote Tuesday morning.
So nothing changes. But do you know which Republican voted AGAINST the two-year ban? Our very own Senator Shelby. I guess that's one Republican who didn't get the message we sent them, eh?
It's payback for Senators. They need to establish some trends in their states...and these hand-outs go to the right folks.
ReplyDeleteI personally would like to see the House and Senate sort out their real mission in life. The Senate ought to exist to advise the President and consult on treaties. The idea that Senators hand out cash...is like some third-world dictator group honoring their supporters. As for the House...nothing they do should have to deal with treaties or advising the President. They ought to exist strictly to write internal laws, tax code, and sign the government's payroll. The house schedule shouldn't take more than 120 days a year max.