Earl Blumenauer
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Portland Congressman to George Will: Let’s Debate
Just when you thought George Will's pouty, ill-informed tirade against new Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was going to stand unchallenged, here comes Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR).
May 20, 2009
Congress Reluctant to Shine Light on Transportation Earmarks
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is about to
unveil a massive bill that will re-authorize federal transportation
programs for the next six years. The bill will also include funding for
a large number of "earmarks," the congressional pet projects that can include everything from bike trails to Bridges to Nowhere.
May 19, 2009