I have two quotes for you, with no added commentary. Draw your own conclusions.
However, Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., secured $4 million in federal funds “earmarked for us to be allocated toward that bridge and to make it a real signature piece,” said Sharon Feasel, a redevelopment specialist for the city. Added to the $2 million INDOT will spend on the project, the budget to replace the bridge is about $6 million. -- From a News-Sentinel story about a new Clinton Street bridge
We are writing today to ask for your assistance in helping stop the abuse of this appropriation process. You were precisely on point in the State of the Union when you outlined the necessity for earmark reform. Earmarks have gotten out of control and the federal budget has too many special interest projects. You can help fix the problem. -- First paragraph of a letter to President Bush from five United States senators, including Evan Bayh
