It's official--Barney Frank has won the dubious distinction of being "Porker of the Year" in the US Congress. This annual award, chosen by Citizens Against Government Waste could not have gone to a better politician.
In related but sadder news, former "King of Pork," John Murtha died earlier this week. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he became most famous for passing out the pork and being amongst the first senior Democrats to turn against the Iraq war. His now-open seat could continue to shift political momentum should a Republican take it, although it will not dramatically tip the balance of power in the House.
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