In Congress, Murtha beats everybody in loading [defense] legislation with earmarks, federal funds steered to chosen contractors without the usual reviews [for projects the Pentagon didn't request].
Great cartoon, Smooth. Murtha the Porker is depicted by the enemedia as a strong advocate for our military and no one abuses the defense budget more than he for pork.
6 posted on 12/30/2009 12:53:47 PM PST by jazusamo
(But there really is no free lunch, except in the world of political rhetoric,.: Thomas Sowell)
