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Publication Date: January 2007
Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Ronald D. Utt
Research Area: Politics
Keywords: Budget; port; ethics; rules
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Any serious earmark reform must require extensive reporting and transparency so as to expose the link between earmarks and campaign contributions. Anything less would not restore integrity to the legislative process.