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Publication Date: December 2007
Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Brian M. Riedl
Research Area: Banking and finance
Keywords: Budget; earmarks
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Though Congress brazenly broke its pledge to the American people to reduce earmarks, the President's hands are not necessarily tied to carry out their irresponsible earmarks.