That Washington
Rep. Dicks Sidesteps New Earmark Rules
Former Seattle Times reporter David Heath—now a reporter for the Huffington Post—has an investigative story
on Rep. Norm Dicks (D-WA, 6).
Here's the deal: The Democrats passed a rule this year limiting earmark spending to non-profits. But, as Heath reports, Dicks found a way to direct a $6.2 million earmark to Port Townsend company Intellicheck Mobilisa through the U.W.
Earmarks—line items in the federal ledger that go to specific projects around the country— have be a hot button issue in this year's Senate race between Dino Rossi and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. (We've written about it here and here.)
Here's the deal: The Democrats passed a rule this year limiting earmark spending to non-profits. But, as Heath reports, Dicks found a way to direct a $6.2 million earmark to Port Townsend company Intellicheck Mobilisa through the U.W.
Earmarks—line items in the federal ledger that go to specific projects around the country— have be a hot button issue in this year's Senate race between Dino Rossi and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. (We've written about it here and here.)
