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Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Appalachian News Express-A W.Va. staple, federal pork gets some scrutiny

Appalachian News Express: "- Congress began its five-week hiatus after paying some attention to a practice that has become a claim of fame for Sen. Robert C. Byrd and Rep. Alan Mollohan, both D-W.Va. - the earmarking of federal funds for projects back home.

Legislation passed before the Saturday recess will create a public online database by 2008 to list most so-called “pork” appropriations that exceed $25,000. President Bush signed the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act into law on Tuesday."

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Appalachian News Express-A W.Va. staple, federal pork gets some scrutiny

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