The Senate this week rejected a two year moratorium on earmarks. That’s the process where members set aside money for specific projects. South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson says the moratorium is largely symbolic…
Johnson says he supports directed funding of projects…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/12/TIMJOHNSON1202B.mp3|titles=TIMJOHNSON1202B]Johnson says the process has been opened up in the last few years…
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