Earmarks for Kansas

Earmarks for Kansas : Delegation breakdown

Sen. Sam Brownback (R): 81 projects, $89.2 million

Sen. Pat Roberts (R): 47 projects, $54.2 million

Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R), 61 projects, $76.4 million

Rep. Jerry Moran (R): 19 projects, $40.4 million

Rep. Nancy Boyda (D): 48 projects, $37.3 million

Rep. Dennis Moore (D): 24 projects, $7.8 million

Largely thanks to Sen Brownback and Rep. Tiahrt, Kansas has the highest earmark money per capita compared to our surrounding states.

Kansas $51.78
Missouri $ 41.54
Nebraska $ 30.57
Oklahoma $ 37.18
Colorado $ 19.34
What is also interesting is that Kansas is represented in Washington by Republican 66% / Democrat 33%.  Colorado is represented by Republican 45% and Democrat 55%. Yet, Kansas has 293% more pork per capita than Colorado.

Brown Mansion that received $221,490 from Rep. Tiahrt

Brown Mansion that received $221,490 from Rep.Tiahrt

 

 

Data from:  Citizens Against Government Waste