end all earmarks as part of deficit reduction before cuts to social programs. limit money spent by lobbyist to 100.00 yr

eliminating earmarks is a necessary step in ending government waste. it will cause congress to focus more broadlys on the peoples business as well as save money on paper. some of that money can be channeled to those programs everyone is so ready to cut. limiting gifts from lobbyists to 100.00 per year will ensure that the peoples business interests are being addressed and not corporate interest.