~~~ Politicians caught speeding ~~~ clocked at ludicrous speed!

April 20, 2009 ~ 'President Barack Obama plans to convene his Cabinet for the first time today, where he will order members to identify a combined $100 million in budget cuts over the next 90 days. Just how laughable is Obama’s latest stunt to try to maintain his “fiscal responsibility” credentials? This graphic from Heritage’s John Fleming might help:'



Did you know that Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) has his own federally funded airport? Very nice, if you have the means! Fiscal Accountability.Org

'Illinois State Representative Tim Schmitz of Batavia has introduced legislation to create an "I Want To Pay More Fund" for Illinois, which would allow taxpayers to pay a higher rate of the personal income tax by checking a box on the income tax form.' ATR

How many federal subsidy programs are there? As of 2008, the number was 1,804! Cato Institute

Earmarks Rise to $19.6 Billion in CAGW’s 2009 Pig Book

Notable pork:

*$3.8 million for the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy in Detroit
*$1.9 million for the Pleasure Beach water taxi service in Connecticut
*$1.8 million for swine odor and manure management research in Ames, Iowa
*$380,000 for a recreation and fairgrounds area in Kotzebue, Alaska
*$143,000 for the Greater New Haven Labor History Association in Connecticut
*$95,000 for the Canton Symphony Orchestra Association in Ohio and
*$71,000 for Dance Theater Etcetera in Brooklyn for its Tolerance through Arts initiative