What does a fruit fly research project in Paris, a sheep utilization program in Montana and a lobster institute in Maine all have in common? The insane ramblings of a mad-zoologist with too much time on his hands? Not quite.
In fact, the three aforementioned projects were all supported in 2007 by taxpayer-funded earmarks and are among examples of allegedly wasteful spending highlighted in the 18th annual Congressional Pig Book. Published by Citizens Against Government Waste, a nonpartisan watchdog group in Washington, the book shines a spotlight on Congress' affinity for home-state pork barrel projects.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
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