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Old 02-07-2008, 09:39 PM  
Tempest
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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor View Post
I'm definitely all for getting rid of earmarks, no question. I don't think that politicians should be allowed to use federal tax dollars for no reason other than to secure their own re-election.

However, that's a small fraction of our overall budget and wouldn't even put a dent in health care.
I was shocked when it came out that a lot of that money that was spent was never approved to be spent by anyone... Pretty clear theft from the people IMO...
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