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Old 09-11-2008, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Wagner
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.
There is nothing wrong with the occasional subsidy or other local pet projects, but they should stand on their OWN merit, not snuck in under the radar where congress doesn't vote or even know about most of them.
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