Democrats Against Earmark Moritorium

There is a difference in opinion on funding earmarks in Washington. That’s the process where a member of Congress can set aside federal money for projects in their home state. Republicans have proposed a two year moratorium on the practice.  South Dakota democratic Senator Tim Johnson has a different view…

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Johnson says the moratorium could hurt the state…

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Johnson says democrats will not join in the moratorium…

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(courtesy WNAX, Yankton)