Secretary Gates, with the recent pledge for both chambers to enforce a moratorium on earmarks over the next 2 years, there is a renewed concern that Members of Congress with special interests will go underground to pressure program managers within DOD in phonecalls and meetings to steer funds toward their pet projects.
McCain expresses concern about potential underground lobbying for earmarks despite a moratorium.
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