RSSDictionary adds Hill favorite: ‘Earmark’
From: The Washington Times | July 20, 2009
In what amounts to another dubious milestone for Congress, “earmarks” – the pork-barrel spending projects loved by lawmakers but hated by those looking to control spending – is now part of the dictionary. Merriam-Webster Inc., guardian of the English language, earlier this month announced that it’s adding a third definition to the term “earmark” to recognize the growing use of the word. It’s the latest sign that the practice of directing money back home for pet projects is becoming a potent political issue, and the editors at Merriam-Webster said they credited Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the 2008 Republican presidential …
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