'Though President Obama said he did not want earmarks in the recently passed economic stimulus bill, the spending legislation includes a total of 8,750 earmarks totalling $7.7 billion...
Wilson said he's proud to have secured $8 million for the 6th Congressional District. $86,000 is marked for the Dillonvale Senior Center. "Dillonvale Senior Center is a wonderful model, but it is in need of structural improvements and additional equipment," said U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-Ohio. ' TFCS
So, if you wonder how much clout our President has with Congress... it's still "business as usual".
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