EARMARK DEATH BLOW? Politico reports on Sen. Inouye’s position on an earmark ban: “A renowned earmarker, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), said Tuesday that his panel will ban earmarks in any bills for the next two years.” More from the Times. WHY WAS OCE SPARED? “[Rep.] Bonner, now the chairman of Congress’ internal […]