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By Pejman Yousefzadeh Posted in Democrats — Comments (1) / Email this page » / Leave a comment »
Republicans must be positively salivating at the thought that the fourth ranking Democrat in the House, yea verily, the architect of the Democratic takeover in the House, is now on record arguing in favor of the earmarking process. Seldom is a political gift so swiftly delivered. And seldom is a contention--in this case, the contention that the earmarking process has now become transparent--so easily refuted.
"In my own district, I obtained an earmark to rebuild a bridge that not only was rated as deficient but also was identified by the Department of Homeland Security as a major evacuation route in case of a terrorist attack on Chicago. Does that make me an “earmark thug” or a congressman who took care of a critical need in his district?"
#1, if it is so important Congressman, put your request in the Homeland Security budget and it can be doled out by them, so it can be tracked for some sort of accountability.
#2 why is it the federal government's responsibility (and taxpayers from other states) to pay to repair a bridge that Illinois allowed to become "deficient."
So yes, you are an earmark thug and your editorial is nothing more than a political speech with half truths. Your "sunshine" is being eclipsed by Planet Obey. How funny you didn't bring that up.
Ban all earmarks.