Jim McDermott: Proud to Steal for His Constituents

Though I am not surprised, I am still sickened. I guess it is pretty much par for McDermott to crow about grubbing even more pork, despite the current state of economic affairs. Way to show some integrity, Jim.

McDermott's website

Rep. McDermott Announces His Earmarks in Omnibus Legislation

March 11, 2009 - Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) today released a comprehensive list of federal earmarks he requested and/or supported as a Member of the Washington delegation that were included in the Omnibus legislation passed in the Senate last night. The legislation had already passed the House of Representatives, and the President indicated today that he will sign the bill into law. Overall, 32 earmarks are associated with Rep. McDermott and they total $18,695,000. The independent Taxpayers for Common Sense ranked Rep. McDermott #150 in the House of Representatives.