Don’t Mess with Pork
by Tom Finnigan, The Heritage Foundation: For the first time in the Bush presidency and only the 107th time in the history of the republic, Congress has overridden a presidential veto. With a vote of 79–14 in the Senate, what triggered this abnormal, overwhelming display of bipartisan unity? Pork, of course! The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 spends $23 billion on 751 projects around the country–all necessary, say the bill’s supporters. But as Ronald D. Utt points out, many of the earmarks have not been subject to a cost-benefit analysis. Rather, they were secured by lobbyists representing wealthy special interests. One example is the “beach replenishment” projects that will benefit seaside resorts. Morgan City, La., is getting a new visitor center when it already has two . . . [Read More] See also: The Water Resources Development Act of 2007: A Pork Fest for Wealthy Beach-Front Property OwnersTags: Congressional Pork, pork, pork-barrel spenders, Water Resources Development Act To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. Thanks!
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