Why aren't there more stories about how "our" government uses our tax dollars to benefit their own families. And why isn't this crime:
A number of U.S. congressmen and their families — including former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert — have personally profited from congressional earmarks they slipped into federal legislation, a FOX News documentary reveals.
The documentary, “Porked: Earmarks for Profit,” hosted by Chris Wallace, premieres Sat., May 31, at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX News Channel.
Budget earmarks became a national scandal — and a national joke — after some wasteful schemes made headlines recently: a $223 million “bridge to nowhere” in Alaska, a $500,000 teapot museum in North Carolina, a $10 million extension to Coconut Road in Florida.
Many lawmakers earmark taxpayer money for projects supported by contributors to their campaigns.
But the FOX News investigation exposes a far more disturbing practice: federal lawmakers earmarking taxpayer dollars on projects that offer them not just political advantage, but personal financial gain.
The FOX documentary focuses on three current and former congressmen — two Republicans and one Democrat.
The most recognizable name is Illinois Republican Dennis Hastert, who stepped down as Speaker of the House in 2007.
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