Well for what its worth, money will always be spent on home town projects. That is why people elect representatives for their area. Now it shouldn't be the over-ridding focus like it seems to have become, but it will be there and should IMO.
Farming states will want farm subsidies, energy states will want energy subsidies, etc.. So it can be expected. However, Dems can put some SLICK stuff into bills.
Side note:
Currently, the energy bill...
http://money.cnn.com/2008/09/10/news...ion=2008091015
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"While the Republican energy policy is focused more on increased supply and nuclear power generation, the Democrats are more focused on energy conservation, improving the environment and taxing big oils "
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For example:
In Maryland (the highest median income state in the union) we apparently have a spending problem, so we just raise taxes. (Go DEMS!).
A bill in our state legislature currently is to allow slot machines, for revenue of course. However, tied in the bill is an amendment to the state constitution. SLICK for sure.