HOUSE WILL REQUIRE LISTING EARMARKS

The House approved a limited earmark disclosure rule to Appropriations Committee bills only in a vote of 245-171. “Earmarks” allow Members of Congress to designate that certain funds must be spent on certain projects in their district or state, a practice some call “pork.” Some think the practice should be banned entirely. Tell Congress what you think of their vote. 12,225 messages
30% say Earmarks or pork should be publicly listed with sponsors
70% say Earmarks should be banned entirely