Mississippi Congressmen and their earmarks

I am ashamed as a Mississippian that our representation in D.C. has not only the worst earmarking Senator in Thad Cochran but also had the worst earmarking Representative in Roger Wicker.

Cochran collected $837 million in earmarks this number was almost double any other Senator
while Wicker led the House with $178 million, many shared with Cochran
Here is the link to the OMB earmark page if you want to do further research

Also, if you have forgotten Wicker is now Mississippi's interim Senator following Trent Lott's resignation and is in the special election to be held in November.

I understand that it might be considered by some good to bring money back to your state but I am opposed to sticking "earmarks" into bills after they have been voted on. If Mississippi is to get money then it should be voted, as should ever other state's chance to get money from the Feds. Maybe I should try and strengthen my Republican ties because they obviously know the folks who get government contracts.