[BAW]

It’s a shame they won’t stop funding earmarks for private companies, that itself would save a bundle.

Which private companies are you referencing?

[jazusamo]

Actually all private companies but it seems it’s common place for those in Congress to fund many small to medium size defense companies with earmarks. They’re abusing it by getting them and having the officials donate large amounts to their campaign funds. Murtha is famous for it as are several in my state of WA tho it goes on in all states.