We should have known that publishing earmark ownership would lead to jealousy and other deadly sins.
Eight months after Democrats vowed to shine light on the dark art of “earmarking” money for pet projects, many lawmakers say the new visibility has only intensified the competition for projects by letting each member see exactly how many everyone else is receiving.
Simple really. You’re not much of a congressman when you compare yourself to Murtha.
But Ms. Pelosi was overshadowed by Representative John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense, who obtained $163 million in pet projects — more than anyone else in Congress and more than his own previous record of about $100 million.
There’s no shame. These people are proud of their success in looting the treasury. Shine a light on them and they get even more brazen.
