He does not request earmarks -- "pork barrel spending" -- and if he's president he will oppose Congress using earmarks to take taxpayer money for their pet projects. He also wants Congress to be accountable for what they spend; he believes Americans should know where their tax dollars are going.I realize this is not a huge issue that gets a lot of people talking, but it is important. With the economy the way it is and our huge national debt, Congress should not be wasting our money.
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