The Senate is currently working out the details of the Economic Stimulus Bill. Changes are being made to the House Bill that was passed last week.
Your task:
- Review this video: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1026584967 or read this article: http://www.cnbc.com/id/29082942
- Define these two terms on your Blog: pork barrel and earmark (within the context of legislation).
- Read this article to compare the House and Senate Bills. List a key difference between the two on your Blog
- Explore shovelwatch to see if you can identify the Earmarks or Pork in the bill. Describe your favorite example of earmarks or pork on your blog. Another good place to find complaints about over-spending on this bill is in Libertarian Congressman, and Preidential Candidate, Ron Paul's weekly newsletter.
