Congressional Earmarks Sharply Down Under Democrats

You wouldn't know it to hear President Bush's whining while vetoing Congressional spending bills, but the independent watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste says the Democratic-controlled Congress has dramatically slashed earmark spending compared to two years ago:

"Earmarks in fiscal year 2008 appropriations bills total around $20 billion, which is down 33 percent from the $29 billion designated in 2006 spending bills."

And as to those remaining earmarks, let's not forget about the $130,000 earmark sought by Rep. Ralph Regula (R-Navarre) for the library and museum honoring first ladies, which was founded by Regula’s wife and is run by his daughter. So please, Mr. President, don't pile all the blame on Democrats for how much pork is still getting passed.