Manipulation of the conference committee process and deadlines to take moneys from general funds from all States to finance specifically named projects for a select few for their political advantage is wrong. It is reprehensible. The Pork Busters Coalition cannot object strongly enough. Leadership may change, the abuse of the process goes on.
Addressing concerns about the misuse of conference committee processes for political gain.
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