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Six weeks after a fatal Minneapolis bridge collapse prompted criticism of federal spending priorities, the Senate approved a transportation and housing bill Wednesday containing at least $2 billion for pet projects that include a North Dakota peace garden, a Montana baseball stadium and a Las Vegas history museum.
Let no one say that Congress doesn't get it done. I think they have stuffed enough fat cat pockets here to ensure decades of safe driving for the average American.
EIGHT BILLION dollars in earmarks in Transportations Departments 63 BILLION dollar budget. WOW! Why be secretly corrupt when you can be overt and thumb your noses at the American Public.
Let no one say that Congress doesn't get it done. I think they have stuffed enough fat cat pockets here to ensure decades of safe driving for the average American.
EIGHT BILLION dollars in earmarks in Transportations Departments 63 BILLION dollar budget. WOW! Why be secretly corrupt when you can be overt and thumb your noses at the American Public.