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November 22, 2010

Wiseman – After the 2010 midterm elections: Then comes governing

After the 2010 midterm elections: Then comes governing The time for spirited campaign rhetoric and stinging one-liners is over. The image makers have done their jobs, and with the Republican electoral hurricane as proof the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party can rightfully claim to have made good on its threats to come to Washington in…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 22, 2010

Earmark ban won’t end local spending requests

Earmark ban won’t end local spending requests WASHINGTON — The prospect of no more directed congressional spending for pet local projects — known as earmarks — will have little effect on whether such projects get funded but will likely drive the process back behind closed doors, experts say. But if a ban were actually to…