Recently Senator McCaskill voted for the economic stimulus bill. Much has been said about the earmarks and pork placed into the bill, as well as the huge cost to the taxpayers. I've started writing Senator McCaskill asking her to represent the wishes of the people of Missouri and to vote against future spending. Much to her credit, she has introduced legislation aimed at earmarks and oversight. However, this is probably too little too late.
LETTER: Tell McCaskill to vote against future spending
Thursday, February 26, 2009 | 12:40 p.m. CST;
updated 4:44 p.m. CST, Thursday, February 26, 2009
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