Earmarks Didn’t Drop Under Democrats

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Senator Tom Coburn’s (R-OK) staff prepared a handy chart highlighting the changes, which Mark Tapscott has posted over at Examiner.com.

And more: Coburn’s office just released the following statement:

“Rather than opening the secret chambers of government to the public, this new Congress has opted to change the locks. This bill, which was negotiated in secret, guts key earmark reforms that both houses of Congress approved overwhelmingly. Unfortunately, this process shows that Congress’s 28 percent approval rating is well-deserved,” Dr. Coburn said.

The problem in Washington is not lobbyists, but members of Congress.

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