More Disturbing Behavior By Congress

Congress stoops to new lows by trying to prevent any any access to details in appropriations so they can dole out payoffs without scrutiny.
Rollcall:

House and Senate Democrats have inserted at least 18 previously undisclosed earmarks into the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies spending bill totaling more than $24 million, while taking steps to limit access to key budget documents prepared for appropriators by federal agencies.

Michael Goldfarb:

It's stunning that Congressional leaders would propose a new law to block Congress and the public from simply reviewing the details of the federal budget. The Appropriations Committee rewrites the president's proposed budget as a matter of course, but now they are attempting to head off questions about their spending decision by ensuring that only appropriators know the details of the president's proposal. The arrogance of the move is mind-blowing.

Glenn Reynolds:

PUTTING AN END TO BUDGET TRANSPARENCY? We need much more transparency, not less. This is shameful.

I repeat myself but here goes: Throw the bums out. Vote against all incumbents of both parties. Pajamas Media needs to get that freerangers section going again.