C.W. Bill Young — Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense

By Caitlin Ginley

C.W. Bill Young is the most senior Republican serving in the U.S. House and a fixture in Florida politics. First elected in 1970, he represe

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"… be the price paid for the failure to rein in spending,” Young wrote …"

The Murtha Method

By The Center for Public Integrity

For months, a cloud has swirled around Congressman John Murtha (D-Pa.), chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee,

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"… h Murtha, Visclosky, and Moran, the list includes ranking Republican, C.W. Bill Young of Florida, Jack Kingston (R-Ga.), Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), Norman Dicks (D-W …"

"… nd their current and former staff. Among the findings:John Murtha and C.W. Bill Young: The senior earmarkersMurtha: Earmarks: $48.2 millionContributions: $ …"

"… butions: $493,950Young: Earmarks: $21.8 millionContributions: $145,291C.W. Bill Young’s “network” analyzed by the Center included three former staffers re …"

Leaked document reveals six “Murtha Method” Reps. under investigation

By Nick Schwellenbach

Seven members of a powerful subcommittee that was the subject of a recent Center investigation are now being scrutinized by the House ethics

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"… Peter Visclosky (D-Ind.), James Moran (D-Va.), Norm Dicks (D-Wash.), C.W. Bill Young (R-Fla.) and Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.) are being scrutinized by ethics investig …"