Sen. Jim Inhofe’s wish list tops $600M

 
BY CHRIS CASTEEL | Modified: May 3, 2010 at 5:55 am | Published: May 3, 2010   

WASHINGTON — Amid efforts in Congress to scale back on earmarks, Sen. Jim Inhofe is requesting more than $615 million in special projects, with about two-thirds of that for defense contractors and military bases.

photo - Senator Jim Inhofe speaks during the Republican watch party at the Oklahoma City Marriott on Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City on Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008. By John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Senator Jim Inhofe speaks during the Republican watch party at the Oklahoma City Marriott on Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City on Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008. By John Clanton, The Oklahoman

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Inhofe’s requests run the gamut from $100 million for missile defense research to $150,000 for the sheriff’s office in Rogers County. The senator’s lengthy list —...
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