Fixing the Earmark Problem Is as Easy as S. Res. 123

29 Mar, 2007

Fixing the Earmark Problem Is as Easy as S. Res. 123

Posted by: Rob Bluey In: Capitol Hill

Senate Democrats have proved once again they’re not serious about fixing the earmark problem in Congress. This video shows Sen. Jim DeMint (R.-S.C.) on the floor asking for the Senate to consider S. Res. 123 — a rule change that would add greater transparency to the process. Sen. Robert Menendez (D.-N.J.) blocked DeMint’s motion, meaning the Senate will proceed with business as usual on earmarks. The irony is that DeMint’s amendment already passed in another form, 98-0, earlier this year. Unfortunately, it was never enacted.

4 Responses to "Fixing the Earmark Problem Is as Easy as S. Res. 123"

1 | Bluey Blog | Robert B. Bluey » Transparency 1, Earmarks 0

April 5th, 2007 at 6:05 pm

[...] Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D.-Wis.) to provide that information. Unfortunately, things are moving slowly in the Senate. The legislation that includes provisions for increased transparency on earmarks, S. 1, is not yet [...]

2 | Senator Robert “Earmark” Menendez

April 11th, 2007 at 12:30 am

[...] Hat Tip goes to Rob Bluey for this incredible post about a recent move by Senator Mendendez to block Senate Resolution 123.¬† I sincerely thought that [...]

3 | Bluey Blog | Robert B. Bluey » Earmark Excuses

April 17th, 2007 at 11:43 pm

[...] Jim DeMint delivered this brilliant speech on the Senate floor today, calling on Democrats to pass a resolution implementing the earmark rules they agreed to abide by earlier this year. Just before he spoke, [...]

4 | Ralph Ham

May 13th, 2007 at 6:20 pm

Term limits are needed to have good citizens do the best job they can and get out before they can use contacts made to cheat the public with our money and stature in the world!

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