Instapundit reports today that the Earmark-Reform Rules Change made it through the House with a vote of 245-171. This vote means there will be a greater level of transparency concerning pork as it travels through the House. That's the good news!
The bad news? Take a look at the roll call of the vote. From Kentucky, the ayes were Ed Whitfield, Ron Lewis, and Geoff Davis. The noes were Anne Northup, Hal Rogers and Ben Chandler.
I expected a no from Ben Chandler, but come on Hal and Anne! What's wrong with a little transparency when it comes to OUR money. When it comes to spending OUR money, you should be proud of each and EVERY vote you place towards spending it.
You can contact Anne here, or Hal here. Since Anne represents us here in Louisville, I'd be more than happy to hear an explanation of the no vote.
-Colonel Steve
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