Claim: We've heard that one before. McCain's been playing it for laughs since 2003. The study in question was done by the U.S. Geological Survey, and it relied in part on federal appropriations. Readers  may disagree on whether a noninvasive study of grizzly bear population and habitat is a waste of money. McCain clearly thinks it is — but on the other hand, he never moved to get rid of the earmark. In fact,
Fact-check: McCain: $3 million to study the DNA of bears? - FactCheck.org
Verdict: we've heard that one before. mccain's been playing it for laughs since 2003. the study in question was done by the u.s. geological survey, and it relied in part on federal appropriations. readers  may disagree on whether a noninvasive study of grizzly bear population and habitat is a waste of money. mccain clearly thinks it is — but on the other hand, he never moved to get rid of the earmark. in fact,
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jess Henig
Date published: 2008-09-26T14:17:16