Redlands' Rep. Lewis a leader of the earmark pack (Los Angeles Times)

An analysis finds the ranking Republican on the appropriations panel obtained $137 million, the fifth-highest total in the House. Even though he has come under investigation for his ties to a lobbyist whose clients have benefited from millions of dollars in congressional earmarks, Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-Redlands) was among the top lawmakers securing money for special projects in this year's ...