government

A very interesting website. It allows you to see the appropriations earmarked in bills by your very own senator or congressperson. It also allows you to see what the earmarks went to specifically.

I have to say that I am surprised by the level Kerry and Kennedy earmark for defense. Hooray for McGovern, no earmarks. My own congressman Olver, did have a few last year, but I am somewhat comfortable with them...

VISIT THE SITE

I found an interesting site today that reviews our expenditures as a nation and how it could be better spent.  The following is a blurb from their site:

The National Priorities Project

• provides data on the impact of federal spending policies for states, cities and counties;
• educates and trains citizens, activists, media and elected officials on the federal budget, the budget’s local impact and community needs;
• collaborates with national groups on federal budget initiatives; and
• facilitates dialogue and action between national social justice and security policy groups.