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Democrat promises for earmark transparency have given way to secrecy and back room deals. This House Republican Conference video, "Spotlight on Abuse" shows why congress needs to let the sunshine in and support real earmark reform. Visit GOP.gov for more information.
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Congressman Jeff Flake challenges an earmark sponsored by Speaker Pelosi for $2,500,000 to restore the historic parade ground at the Presidio in San Francisco, California .
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John McCain is asked about earmarks, while campaigning on a ferry funded by an earmark.
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House Democrats are passing hidden earmarks in the middle of the night. They don't disclose them to the American People; they don't disclose them to other Members of Congress. In this clip, Rep. Westmoreland forces the Dems (through use of procedure) to admit what they are doing on the record.
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From July 2, 2008, in Anchorage Alaska. Palin says she has "great respect for" Stevens and says her position on earmark reform is based on Obama and McCain's support for reform.
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Don Young is under investigation by the Department of Justice for a $10 million earmark for a road in Florida.
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From http://vf.com John McCain promised to reduce earmarks if elected President. Vanity Fair editorial assistant Bill Bradley took to the streets to see if anyone knows what an earmark actually is.
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There's been a system in place for some 200 years of how a bill passes through congress to become a law. It's a standard enough process that Schoolhouse Rock was able to sum it all up in a 3 minute cartoon in 1975. But no matter for Rep. Don Young (R-AK). When it comes to legislation, he makes his own rules.