Ted Stevens: “His nickname, the king of pork. Citizens Against Government Waste says…”

On the recordDecember 6, 2004

His nickname, the king of pork. Citizens Against Government Waste says last year he brought back to Alaska a record $524 million in federal money.

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Discussion on the role of lawmakers in securing federal funding for their constituencies.

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Ted Stevens: “His nickname, the king of pork. Citizens Against Government Waste says last year he brought back to Alaska a record $524…”