Hal Rogers

Adding to the long list of earmarks he’s steered to well-connected campaign contributors, Rep. Hal Rogers has shown yet again that he’s earned the title “Prince of Pork.”

The Kentucky Republican earmarked millions of dollars for a Kentucky manufacturer, Phoenix Products, that produces leak-proof drip pans for the Army. The Phoenix drip pan cost an average of $17,000 per unit, even though a competitor says it produces a similar product at one-eighth the cost.

Rep. Rogers, who CREW has dubbed the “Prince of Pork” for his habitual earmarking, has taken nearly $40,000 in campaign contributions from the owners of Phoenix Products and employees of its lobbying firm.

Sixteen-term member of Congress representing Kentucky’s fifth district
Earmarked millions of dollars’ worth of government contracts for a company whose owners and lobbyists have donated tens of thousands of dollars to his campaign and leadership PAC
Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee
Previously named to CREW’s Most Corrupt in 2007, 2008, and 2011.
Appeared in CREW's Family Affair exposé
Read our April 2011 earmark exposé Rep Roger's Neighborhood

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Hal Rogers

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