Thune: Omnibus Opposition In Line With Republican's Promise

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) says even though the Omnibus Bill has some earmarks he supports, by voting the legislation down the Republicans can still keep their promise to oppose earmarks. (0:22)

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Obama On Earmarks and Partisan Squabble

President Obama speaks about signing bills containing earmarks in order to get them passed quickly. (:34)

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Willingness To Spend Transcends Partisanship, Says Analyst

Dave Williams with the organization Citizens Against Government Waste tells Talk Radio News Service how members of Congress have been getting around promises to not request any more earmarks this year.

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House GOP'ers Funneling Earmark Requests Through Senate, Says Analyst

Dave Williams with the organization Citizens Against Government Waste tells Talk Radio News Service how members of Congress have been getting around promises to not request any more earmarks this year.

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Lawmakers Want To Have It Both Ways On Earmarks, Says Analyst

Dave Williams with the organization Citizens Against Government Waste tells Talk Radio News Service how members of Congress have been getting around promises to not request any more earmarks this year.

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Both Parties Finding Ways To Violate No-Earmark Pledge, Says Analyst

Dave Williams with the organization Citizens Against Government Waste tells Talk Radio News Service how members of Congress have been getting around promises to not request any more earmarks this year.

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Clinton Campaign Conference Call

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) backs Barack Obama's stance on earmarks during conference call. (12:15)
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President Bush comments on earmarks before signing an Executive Order

The president brought the pool in for a brief statement on earmarks, prefaced by a congratulations to the House for passing the stimulus package. His statement reiterated his veto threat of any appropriations bill that did not cut the number and amount of earmarks in half, and he explained that his executive order would prohibit agencies from following earmarks expressed in committee reports and not voted on by Congress. (2:24)
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House Leader Nancy Pelosi on Earmarks - 1/28/08

House Leader Nancy Pelosi comments on earmarks with Senator Reid and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. (0:40)
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Senator Reid on Earmarks - 1/28/08

Senator Harry Reid discusses earmarks and ill-advised government spending with House Leader Nancy Pelosi and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius.
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