Sentence examples for earmarks as from inspiring English sources

He noted that many nonprofits had powerful lobbying operations to secure earmarks as well.

Gov. Rick Perry and Representative Ron Paul, both of Texas, have been boring into Mr. Santorum on earmarks as well.

The popularity of the Brain Tumor Foundation raises questions about whether the Council monitors earmarks as closely as it should after a series of fraud and abuse scandals.

Law enforcement officials are reviewing records of taxpayer-financed travel, campaign records and legislative earmarks, as well as Mr. Espada's residency, people with knowledge of the investigations said Saturday.

There was a clash over federal spending earmarks, as well, and Gingrich sought to intervene as if serving as a referee instead of a debate participant.

"Earmarks, as an issue, were created by John McCain," he said.

Bank of America has earmarked as much as $2.1 billion for several Columbia Management funds.

Third, Republicans love earmarks about as much as they love to complain about earmarks.

Spatial planning has been earmarked as an important tool for achieving sustainable development.

The City of London is earmarked as one of the growth areas under Virgin Media's plans.

This was promised £50m of lottery cash and was earmarked as a "Landmark Millennium" project.