https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/12/20/pumping-money/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 07:02:01 -0400<![CDATA[The President Elect has &#8220;expanded his goals for a massive federal stimulus package&#8221;, according to the Washington Post. The incoming administration is not only seeking ways to increase spending, but to focus it on certain types of controlled spending. The WaPo says, &#8220;Democratic lawmakers have also agreed to ban earmarks, which direct funds to individual lawmakers&#8217; favored projects. &#8221;]]>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:44:24 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/12/20/pumping-money-n186844