The Associated Press reports that Democrats are going to do away with billions of dollars in earmarks next month. Democrats are certainly anxious to come in and give the appearance that they are truly cleaning house and, amongst other things, keep a lid on spending.

But just how sincere are the Democrats? Not very.

Deep down in the story...

[Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., and Sen. Robert Byrd] said some of the money set aside in the pending bills for home- state earmarks will be shifted to programs Democrats feel have been shortchanged by Bush's budget, such as health research, education and grants to local law enforcement agencies.

Reading between the lines, we can assume that funding for liberal social programs will jump significantly. So, what we'll see is merely a change in where money will be wasted.

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