The Senate voted down further earmark reform this week. (Clinton, Obama, McCain - who has made it a centerpiece of his talky-talk all were defeated).
Are earmarks a beneficial and legitimate way to divvy up how the pie gets split in America? Or, are they mostly an invitation to abuse(s)?
Well, here's why just some basic sunshine can cut out some of the potential problems with self-dealing, real or just perceived:
Contact: Erik Zeil, Campaign Manager
Phone: 443-569-9535
Contact: Theo Yedinsky
Phone: 415-420-3309
Silverado- Today, Avionics Engineer and CA-42 Congressional Candidate, Ron Shepston, called on Rep. Gary Miller to immediately reimburse the taxpayers $1.28 million for an earmark that benefited Miller’s development business.
