Senator Mike Lee joins Boyd to discuss the problem and the public perception of earmarks. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are known for requesting funding of their own pet projects in other bills, but is this practice ethical? Both Sen. Lee and a new conservative group called The American Accountability Foundation don’t think so, and Boyd bets listeners agree. 

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Senator<a href="https://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/about-mike"> Mike Lee</a> joins Boyd to discuss <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/544623-conservative-group-escalates-earmarks-war-by-infiltrating-trainings">the problem and the public perception of earmarks</a>. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are known for requesting funding of their own pet projects in other bills, but is this practice ethical? Both Sen. Lee and a new conservative group called <a href="https://www.americanaccountabilityfoundation.com/">The American Accountability Foundation</a> don&rsquo;t think so, and Boyd bets listeners agree.&nbsp;
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Inside Sources brings a one-of-a-kind insider perspective to Utah and national politics. 

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Inside Sources

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson brings a one-of-a-kind insider perspective to Utah and national politics. 

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson brings a one-of-a-kind insider perspective to Utah and national politics.&nbsp;

Senator Mike Lee joins Boyd to discuss the problem and the public perception of earmarks. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are known for requesting funding of their own pet projects in other bills, but is this practice ethical? Both Sen. Lee and a new conservative group called The American Accountability Foundation don’t think so, and Boyd bets listeners agree.

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