Hirono Leads House in Earmarks

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New data from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that Rep. Mazie Hirono ranked No. 1 out of 435 members of Congress in earmarks last year. 

The center finds that Hirono co-sponsored 67 earmarks totaling nearly $150 million in 2010. Former North Dakota Democrat Earl Pomeroy ranked second with $148 million in earmarks, followed by Florida Republican Bill Young with $129 million in earmarks.

Some of the priciest projects on Hirono’s list: Funding for the Honolulu rail project, money for a national civic education program and funds for a Hawaii sustainable energy program. 

Check out the complete list of Hirono’s 2010 earmarks. 

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