Lindsey Graham Earmarks (Fiscal Year 2010)^
Some examples include, Malden Mills needing taxpayers to pay for "fleece research" to the tune of $3.2 milion; and Clemson needed $1 million for their veterinary school. One neighborhood in Rock Hill needed over $600K for improvements, and the SC National Turkey Federation needed almost $300K for some reason. How to cook a turkey? Dunno.One of his more recent big money grabs has been a $20 billion (with a B!) dollar earmark for port infrastructure projects in several states, including the S.C. State Ports Authority.
Graham’s proposal creates a $20 billion (with a B!) pot of taxpayer cash for ports across the country to use for infrastructure improvements. East Coast ports can use the funds for harbor deepening projects, Graham said, while West Coast ports, which are already deepened, can use the funding for port-side infrastructure. Inland ports will have access to the funds to deepen the Mississippi River and other infrastructure projects.
Sen. Lindsey Graham: Port infrastructure funding needs overhaul^
A current quote by Mr. Graham on the issue is this: "I should have the ability as a United States senator to direct money back to my state as long as it’s transparent and it makes sense".
In case you were wondering, the Charleston Tea Party is against the $20 billion (with a B!) dollar earmark. Dredging the Charleston Harbor – Facts and Fallacies^
Used to live in SC, and loved every moment of it, but that doesn't make this right.