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Bully Pulpit

The term "bully pulpit" stems from President Theodore Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit," meaning a terrific platform from which to persuasively advocate an agenda. Roosevelt often used the word "bully" as an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. The Bully Pulpit features news, reasoned discourse, opinion and some humor.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

From Peanut Research to Pig Waste, Pork-Laden Spending Bill Called a ‘Monstrosity'

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has some harsh criticism for earmarks in omnibus spending bill.



(CNSNews.com) - In a stinging speech on the Senate floor, Sen. John McCain listed some of earmarks incorporated into a bill which he said had been “written by a handful of senators who happen to be members of the Appropriations Committee.” The bill reached his office just after noon on Tuesday.

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