Senate Earmark Disclosure Varies Widely
By John Stanton
Roll Call Staff
Roll Call Staff
May 20, 2009, 12 a.m.
Most Senators appear to be technically complying with the chamber’s earmark disclosure rules, but a lack of uniformity in how earmarks are reported can make it difficult to get an accurate picture of how the practice is being used by different Members.
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