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To: mnehrling
Looks like Paul got included 10 out of his 65 earmark request if this article is correct. You'll have to give Paul credit in that his earmarks are available to the public whereas I've not seen any such publishing from Hunter, Tancredo, Thompson from the past, etc. I'd challenge all candidates to be up front and make their request available for all to see......

Paul's earmark request... pdf

12 posted on 01/02/2008 2:19:38 PM PST by deport (---1 day Iowa Caucuses--- 6 days New Hampshire votes--- [ Meanwhile:-- Cue Spooky Music--])
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To: deport
The disclosure pledge just started a few years back (after Thompson was out of office) so I am not sure if he disclosed or not. Hunter does disclose all his earmarks to the CCAGW along with McCain (although McCain doesn’t submit earmarks.) I don’t know if Tank does or not, haven’t really looked him up. Hilldog and Osama both disclose theirs. At least with the Presidential candidates, earmark disclosure isn’t unusual.
13 posted on 01/02/2008 2:30:18 PM PST by mnehring
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To: deport

Update,
It looks like not only did Thompson disclose, he was in the leadership to create a disclosure bill and has helped the CCAGW uncover waste through earmarks. (article from 2001)

http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_NewsRelease_06052001b

Thanks for asking, I’m glad I looked it up.


14 posted on 01/02/2008 2:34:30 PM PST by mnehring
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