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Ha!
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Originally posted by bilmore
Just curious - how does this differ from the normal "I'll vote for your pork if you vote for mine" dance?
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You can read the report http://www.house.gov/ethics/Medicare_Report.pdf
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The Investigative Subcommittee also found that Majority Leader Tom DeLay offered to endorse Representative Smith's son in exchange for Representative Smith's vote in favor for the Medicare Bill. In the view of the Investigative Subcommittee, this conduct could support a finding that Majority Leader DeLay violated House rules. The Investigative Subcommittee concluded that it is improper for a Member to offer or link support for the personal interests of another Member as part of a quid pro quo to achieve a legislative goal.
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Presumably, pork has a benefit to the other member's constituancy. A deal like this one only benefits the member (and in this case, his immediate family).
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