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Omnibus bill sparks Senate pressure over pork laden package
A lengthy omnibus spending bill totaling 1182 pages prompts a backlash as U S senators return from winter recess to find a list of projects in their home states, including a $25000 youth center, tied to funding for most government operations outside defense and homeland security. Critics blame delay and partisan wrangling while President Bush supports passing it as is to back White House initiatives. If not enacted, funds revert to last year’s levels, killing the listed projects for the year. Dale McFeatters at McFeattersO SHNS com.
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