in hawaii, $165,000 for maple syrup research in vermont. many earmarks can be ridiculous examples of pork, but some can be perfectly legitimate spending needs. just as you were mentioning about the border. but when all are thrown into a massive bill and tended to be rushed through in three days, lawmakers don t have time to separate the worthy projects from the greasiest examples of pork. the key is to judge them openly on their merits and not rush them through and some members of congress suggest if they can t find ways to spend taxpayers money it would fall to the president and unelected bureaucrats. jenna: very interesting dynamics. thank you very much. rick ruck for more on the spending bill and the battle over earmarks, we re joined by senator charles grassley of iowa, ranking member of the senate finance committee. good to talk to you, senator. what s your vote going to be on this bill, sen snore. i m going to vote no, and