A looming presidential veto will snag (probably very temporarily) some Alabama pork projects according to AL.com.

President Bush said today that one of the reasons he vetoed legislation to fund labor, health and education programs for next year was because it had too much pork. The White House counts 2,200 earmarks worth almost $1 billion. His statement was nonpartisan on its face but when he blames Congress where the Democrats are in the majority, you can figure it out.

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For the record, pork in Washington is bipartisan. Alabama’s delegation — 7-2 GOP — corralled its share in the newly vetoed bill. Here is a sample from the Republican members of the delegation:

$9.3 million for a new health services building at the University of Alabama, sponsored by Sen. Richard Shelby and Rep. Jo Bonner

$100,000 for the town of Argo for a senior citizens center, sponsored by Rep. Spencer Bachus and Shelby

$350,000 for Gadsden State Community College for technology upgrades, sponsored by Reps. Robert Aderholt and Mike Rogers.

Just to name a few.

What a shame.  Another multi-million dollar taxpayer funded monument to Shelby’s greatness might be on hold.

Also… What in the wide world of sports is the federal government doing paying for a senior citizens center in Argo friggin’ Alabama?  I don’t see how it could possibly be a national concern.

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