What pet projects are tacked onto immigration reform?

[DonViejo]

Members of the Gang of Eight slipped in extra provisions to benefit their states

BY JILLIAN RAYFIELD

Like many bills in Congress, the Gang of Eight’s immigration reform bill includes funding for a number of pet projects that don’t have a whole lot to do with immigration reform.

From the Wall Street Journal:

South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham wants more visas for the meat industry, a major employer in his state. Sen. Charles Schumer (D., N.Y.) pushed for special treatment for Irish workers; his state is home to a large population with Irish ancestry.

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio sought help for the cruise-ship industry, a big business in his home state of Florida. And Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado wove in a boost for ski areas.

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http://www.salon.com/2013/04/22/what_pet_projects_are_tacked_onto_immigration_reform/

[ananda]

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Wasn't that their excuse for voting against aid for the Sandy victims?