Flake Wins Anti-Pork Amendment
Written by Sam on July 1st, 2007
For the first time, one of Representative Jeff Flake’s (R-AZ) amendments to eliminate wasteful pork projects passed. Late last night, 100 Republicans and 149 Democrats voted to strip the Financial Services Appropriations Bill (HR 2829) of a $129,000 pork project offered by fellow Republican Patrick McHenry (R-NC) for the “Perfect Christmas Tree” project—a venture to subsidize North Carolina artists who make holiday decorations.
My dream for Arizona is for John McCain to retire in 2010 and Jeff Flake succeed him in the Senate. As for Patrick McHenry, he needs to be put in the corner with a dunce hat on his head.
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Just a week or so ago, Patrick McHenry was one of the loudest dissenting voices on allowing the Dems to place pork projects in legislation at the last minute, where they couldn’t be voted on individually. I understand that it’s not quite the same thing - he was demanding transparency in the process - but it’s disappointing, nonetheless.
Two steps forward, two steps back.
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Ha, I know, Alex. It’s just such a stark contrast between the two weeks. Silly me, I thought just maybe he was finally starting to get it.