In fact, the first-ever "earmark" is believed to be for a project in Maine. On Aug 10, 1790, Rep. George Thatcher of Massachusetts persuaded Congress to spend $1,500 -- a substantial sum at the time -- to help complete Portland Head Light, the state's iconic lighthouse.

http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/st...88493&ac=PHnws

I can hear it now , see earmarks are good, @#$%%$#$!!!

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But old dogs and children and watermelon wine.
Tom T. Hall
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If Maine wanted that lighthouse so badly, they should have funded it themselves, and not stolen that money from taxpayers who reside outside the state.