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As earmark lobbyist gets out of jail, former colleagues still on the trail
By Bill Allison Mar 14, 2013 11:05 a.m.
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In House and Senate, appropriators got most contributions from earmark recipients
By Bill Allison Jun 3, 2010 10:49 a.m.The Center for Responsive Politics and Taxpayers for Common Sense -- two of our favorite organizations -- have released their comprehensive earmark and influence database for fiscal year 2010 requests.
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Earmark requests due online today
By Bill Allison Apr 3, 2009 7:02 p.m.I was just forwarded a press release from the office of Rep. Jeff Flake, reminding us that members have to post their earmark requests online today:
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