Some GOP critics of omnibus love their earmarks

Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) and other Republicans are drawing criticism for sponsoring hundreds of millions of earmarks in the $410 billion omnibus that they themselves have blasted as fiscally irresponsible.

Vitter is the most obvious target because he holds himself a fiscal conservative, a position that often serves him well. In the midst of a heated debate over earmarks, however, Vitter finds himself ducking charges of hypocrisy.

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by Joel Kulenkamp - Mar. 9, 2009

A very revealing article with oodles of quotes and lists.

That "anonymous commentator" said it best!

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