Rep. Howard Coble, R-6th, voted against the omnibus spending bill but included six earmarks in there. His rationale:
These Coble earmarks were contained in the $410 billion omnibus spending bill passed by the Senate and signed by President Obama today. Rep. Coble voted against the spending package when it was approved by the House. ?I would be in favor of continued earmark reform,? Rep. Coble stated, ?but as long as earmarks remain a part of the legislative funding process, I would be doing a disservice to the citizens of the 6th District by not seeking funding for worthwhile projects. All of our requests were thoroughly vetted, examined and requested through the regular legislative process in the light of day for anyone to see. I also promised anyone who asked that our office would release any requests that were approved, and we are fulfilling that pledge today.”
