Hillsborough County voters passed a school tax referendum, aiming to raise funds for improving schools and staff salaries.

So, naturally, when McCain chose his soul running mate, a hatred for earmark spending had to be an important part of that person’s record, and this is what McCain and Palin have insisted on ...

South Carolina’s budget included more than $400 million in earmarks requested and directed by lawmakers within their $14.5 ...

Key facts: Thirty-three of the 40 largest earmark requests in the House came from Republicans, including the four largest, according to OpenTheBooks’ review of Congressional disclosures.