Blackburn Swears Off Earmarks
The latest lawmaker to swear off earmarks is Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee's 7th congressional district. She is now the 34th House member to do so. Excerpt from The City Paper in Nashville:
"The majority of my colleagues participate [in the earmarking process] because they are dutifully tending to the needs of their districts. Unfortunately, many others are vying behind closed doors for wasteful pork."
"This is not a decision I came to easily, but I believe that the process has been fatally corrupted. In my opinion, the current process has proven to be disrespectful of the taxpayer and of the true and valid needs of our districts."
HT: Ben Cunningham
