PBS NOW - 2006 02 17 - Pork Barrel Politics (TVRip SoS)

"In the midst of a storm of ethics scandals and calls for reform in Washington, NOW shines a spotlight on another abuse that has gone unnoticedbillions being "earmarked" in provisions attached to spending bills that direct money to lawmakers pet projects. Maria Hinojosa looks at the dramatic proliferation in the use of "earmarks," which some say are being used to deliver handouts to politicians that help them get re-elected. The broadcast profiles some of the projects that have been criticized as a waste of taxpayer money." == runtime = 25.5mins xvid.544x416.842kbps.mp3.103.vbr Federal funding for CPB/PBS is going to be significantly cut over the next two years, so if you watch any of these programs, please support your local PBS Station by making a contribution or by purchasing their DVDs == SoS = http://www.sonofshun.com/forums ------------ Content Type: [Documentary] [News] [Talk]