Like many Washington politicians, Todd Tiahrt has a long history of keeping things hidden. From keeping earmarks hidden from the public, to hiding his longstanding support for controversial immigration policies, to hiding his support for more Washington government spending, Tiahrt has kept Kansans in the dark about much of his record since living in Washington.
βItβs disappointing to see Todd Tiahrt run from his Washington record of increasing spending and opposing greater transparency, said Communications Director Dan Conston. βHe can try to keep Kansans in the dark, but they know he is just another politician gone Washington.β
FACT: Just last year, Todd Tiahrt supported Nancy Pelosi’s wasteful $2 million earmark to restore a San Francisco pier, one of the many wasteful earmarks for senior Democrats that Tiahrt supported. (Vote #585, H.R. 3183, July 17, 2009)
“…This project specifically incorporates sustainable design and construction strategies consistent with LEED Silver (or better) certification, in addition to an expansive use of solar and wind energy in a historically sensitive context within a densely populated urban environment. Funds are requested for costs associated with this next phase of the restoration including repairs related to sustainability and energy efficiency, as well as seismic safety and patron access.” (Washington Watch,Β http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/ED_1183.html)
“Pastor defended the earmark… said that the pier was built decades ago out of material that is no longer used because of its negative impact on fish spawning.” (“Flake Sets Pelosi Earmark in Crosshairs,” The Hill, July 15, 2009)
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