Rules Are Rules

Except for “those special people” who have connections.  They can do whatever their little hearts desire.

Republicans Sens. Cochran and Stevens: “not only the kings of pork, they’re outright hogs”

Oink, oink. The Hill: Senior Republican appropriators in the Senate have collected more money in earmarks than any other members of Congress, even though President Bush and GOP leaders have forcefully criticized “pork-barrel spending.” Not only have these lawmakers defied their leaders, they have also taken a much greater share of the pot set aside for rank-and-file [...]