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Pork Parade: Former Members Eat from Both Sides of the Trough

Pork Parade: Former Members Eat from Both Sides of the Trough

CREW’s research found 5 former lawmakers, all of whom left office within the past five years, collecting lobbying fees for institutions they earmarked to while serving in Congress. Read More ›

January 26, 2012 | Congress, Earmarks, Pork, Lobbying, Pork Parade, States, Massachusetts, House Members, William Delahunt, Senate Members, Trent Lott

The Prince of Pork Still Reigns

The Prince of Pork Still Reigns

Despite a ban on earmarks in the House of Representatives, the man long dubbed the “Prince of Pork,” Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY), can continue to bring home the bacon for a network of organizations based in his district. Read More ›

April 26, 2011 | Earmarks, Pork, Pork Parade, States, Kentucky, Press Releases, House Members, Harold Rogers

Budget Cutting 101

Budget Cutting 101

CREW has been highlighting for years how big time campaign contributors frequently are protected by the politicians they prop up. This is just a particularly reprehensible example. Read More ›

March 4, 2011 | Corporate, Corruption, Earmarks, Pork, House Members, C. W. Bill Young

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