House Appropriations Committee

Show Us the Money

Posted on March 31, 2012June 24, 2015 by admin

Critics of earmarks frequently point to the presumed quid pro quo between earmarks and campaign contributions. They argue that members of Congress pursue earmarks in order to rake in campaign contribu... Read More

Jeff Flake: Giant Killer

Posted on May 13, 2011June 24, 2015 by admin

In 2008 arch-earmark-foe Representative Jeff Flake (R-AZ) initiated a full court press for his assignment to the Appropriations Committee. Supporters circulated an internet petition supporting his req... Read More

The Paradox of Earmark Reform

Posted on July 22, 2010June 24, 2015 by admin

Earlier this year House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dbavid Obey (D-WI) announced a ban on earmarks for private for-profit companies in House Appropriations bills. Like earlier earmark refo... Read More

Sean Q Kelly

Sean Q Kelly

Professor of Political Science, CSU Channel Islands

Tag: House Appropriations Committee

Show Us the Money

Jeff Flake: Giant Killer

The Paradox of Earmark Reform