Alongside rep. Paul Ryan (R, WI), Feingold today unveiled a proposal for a new line-item veto in response to frustrations over earmarks in the omnibus spending bill
This proposal, whose details aren't entirely clear, is different from previous line-item proposals that have been struck down unconstitutional in that it supposedly will only strengthen the presidents existing ability to cut specific earmarks. It seems like a long over-do idea but a rather dangerous one. Imagine Bush/Cheney with this added power. Federal funds might have never gone anywhere important. I'm anxious to see what plan Russ has for this