Florida Republicans get wakeup call on earmarks, but Democrat is biggest spender

It’s an old strategy, developed over time by members of Congress—get money for your district, but project a reputation as a representative who is fiscally responsible. In Saturday’s Florida Times-Union, 4 Republicans were taken to task for inserting earmarks in bills they later voted against. The biggest of the Republican earmarks cited in the T-U article can be attributed to Rep. Ander Crenshaw—$26 million for a fitness center at Mayport Naval Station.

Crenshaw is known for his support of the military.

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Florida congressman’s work helped provide a way to honor veterans

by Donna Barrow

The video shows the care given to folding the flag according to procedure during a funeral for a veteran.On January 6, 2010, the love of my life passed away.  It was a beautiful experience for many reasons.  I could not have asked God for a more perfect scenario for the realization of the vows we took over 21 years earlier, “Until death do we part.”

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