Despite pledge to curtail corporate earmarks, politicians pursue them

By David Heath

Some members of Congress funnel tax dollars for businesses through universities and nonprofits

Excerpts from this story referencing "Intellicheck Mobilisa":

"… icks has sponsored more than $20 million in earmarks for the tiny startup, Intellicheck Mobilisa. In last year’s earmark request, he named the company, whose executives …"

"… tention was for the funding to go to the University of Washington. “Intellicheck Mobilisa will not participate in any aspect of this work," Dicks said in a statemen …"

Congressman, university deny earmark abuse

By David Heath

Rep. Dicks, University of Washington challenge accuracy of report by the Investigative Fund

Excerpts from this story referencing "Intellicheck Mobilisa":

"… ersity of Washington — and no money will be shared with business partner Intellicheck Mobilisa, a university spokesman said.Norm Arkans, the university’s associate vic …"

"… for the University of Washington that ultimately would financially benefit Intellicheck Mobilisa and in apparent contradiction of Dicks’ pledge to restrict earmark reque …"

"… gh a spokesman, Dicks has denied seeking a way around the restrictions. “Intellicheck Mobilisa will not receive any of this funding,” said Dicks spokesman George Behan …"