Though Republicans thundered against pork-barrel spending and earmarks, they have not shied from using a less-well-known process called lettermarking to fund pet projects
An overloaded omnibus
The GOP’s opposition to the giant omnibus spending bill shows that the party has learned its lesson.
Gingrich to GOP: Filibuster the spending bill - Human Events
‘Democrats are trying to behave as though the election didn’t occur’
Earmarks: Congressional addicts in denial
Congressional Republicans shouldn’t give in to earmark temptation.
Congress should wait three days before voting on bills
Three-day waiting period would increase transparency and stem government growth.
The new fiscal responsibility
Two issues — earmarks and defense spending cuts — are creating a rift between the establishment GOP and the Tea Party.
The constituent's "Hit the Ground Running" guide for the 112th Congress
The 112th Congress convenes in January. Here are five things you need to know to help keep Congress on track.
How conservatives beat the establishment on earmarks
The Tea Party, Eric Cantor and an outside pressure group all contributed to the effort.
Fight brewing within the GOP over earmarks - WaPo
At least eight current senators are supporting DeMint’s moratorium, as are five incoming senators: Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Mike Lee, Pat Toomey and Kelly Ayotte
Real progress against earmarks
House Republicans are making real progress in the fight against earmarks, but more can — and should — be done.
Conservatives should support defense spending cuts
Defense spending has exploded under Obama. It’s time to cut defense spending back to Bush-era levels.
Earmark bans forcing K Street to get creative - The Hill
Lobbyists are turning to the Senate to get earmarks inserted into bills due to competing bans in the House
Senate unlikely to follow House's lead on earmarks - The Daily Caller
Senate unlikely to follow House’s lead on earmarks