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Earmarks are viewed alternately as a valuable funding tool for local projects and organization, or as a example of the abuse of the political system and unchecked spending.

Website: http://www.livefreeordiealliance.org/Issues/FutureofEarmarks/tabid/2089/Default.aspx
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Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2011

Discussion Forum

Concord Monitor analyzes repercussions of no-earmarks

Comment by LFDA Editor on November 26, 2010 at 3:13pmThe Concord Monitor took a look at what the possible effect of having little or no federal earmark money coming into the state.The newest members…Continue

Started by LFDA Editor Dec 16, 2011.

Concord Monitor highlights Senator Gregg's positive earmarks

Comment by LFDA Editor on November 28, 2010 at 8:23amIn its examination of earmarks, the Concord Monitor noted that retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg was instrumental in bringing million of…Continue

Started by LFDA Editor Dec 16, 2011.

Brunelle's resolution to fund Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was turned back

Comment by LFDA Editor on February 27, 2011 at 8:45amAn effort by a Democratic state representative to sustain earmarks for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has been turned back by the Republican-led…Continue

Started by LFDA Editor Dec 16, 2011.

Fairbrother: Earmarks are "a sneak in the night"

Comment by Byron Fairbrother on December 31, 2010 at 8:41amBringing money to the State of New Hampshire is wonderful. However it should be voted on by the congress and not something slipped in like…Continue

Started by LFDA Editor Dec 16, 2011.