As the federal budget gets under way, lawmakers will again seek earmarks -- all amid a widening scandal about the role of one lobbying firm, PMA Group, which landed millions for its clients and steered millions more into the coffers of power lawmakers. Dennis Roddy talks with Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., and John Murtha, D-Johnstown, about their very different theories on the art of the pet project.
Friday, April 03, 2009