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FreedomWorks is continuing its fight to stop the irresponsible and wasteful process known as “earmarking” by creating a simple, personal pledge for federal lawmakers.  The pledge gives signers an opportunity to go on the record against the broken earmark process. 

All current Members of Congress as well as all serious contenders running for the U.S. House, Senate, as well as the Presidency will be asked to sign the following statement:

“Earmarking,” the practice by which members of Congress divert taxpayer funding to special projects outside of the normal competitive and merit-based review process, has grown out of control and is open to waste and abuse.

THEREFORE, I, __________________________, in my capacity as ________________________ (congressman/senator/president), do hereby pledge that I will personally support spending reform in Congress by refusing to seek, support, or enact earmarks during the appropriations process for fiscal year 2009.”

The pledge is the centerpiece of FreedomWorks’ overall campaign to stop out of control federal spending and end the earmarking process.  Grassroots activists will be able to download the pledge and monitor progress at the FreedomWorks sponsored site, www.earmarkpledge.com.

FreedomWorks is planning a massive GOTV, voter education campaign ahead of the November elections, and will let voters know who supports spending reform and stopping earmarks, and who wants to protect the current broken and corrupt system.