House Lags Behind Senate in Earmarking

As Democrats attempt to curb criticism of the earmarking process, the House is leading in one area: reducing the cost of lawmakers' pet projects in the annual appropriations bills.

But the House's reduction in spending on earmarking by at least 50 percent from fiscal 2006 levels has some members worried. They are concerned that they will head into conference negotiations with the Senate at a disadvantage because that chamber's spending bills will ... Full Story »