Congressman Flake Spotlights Egregious Earmark Of The Week
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Issues: Government Budget and Spending
Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona's Sixth District, today highlighted a pork project contained in the omnibus spending bill for fiscal year 2009.
This week's egregious earmark: $190,000 to rebuild the high dock at the Port of Gold Beach, Oregon.
"Taxpayers have their paychecks docked for this?" said Flake.
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