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Jeff Patch
Budget Fellow
Jeff Patch is a Budget Fellow who focuses on federal earmarks. Prior to joining Cato, he was the Press Secretary for Rep. Tom Latham of Iowa. He's a former reporter at Politico, where he covered lobbying and advocacy. Patch, an Iowa native, worked as a correspondent for the Des Moines Register and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Iowa.
Books and Book Chapters
"Corporate Welfare and Earmarks," Chapter 26 of the Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th edition.
Cato @ Liberty Blog Posts
"Senate Showdown on Earmarks," September 17, 2008
"McCain-Palin vs. Obama-Biden on Earmarks," September 3, 2008
"Obama vs. Palin on Experience," September 2, 2008
"Gov. Sarah Palin's Record on Taxes and Spending," September 2, 2008
"Palin vs. Obama on Reform and Ethics," September 2, 2008
Multimedia
"Coburn Wounds Wasteful 'Tomnibus' Bill" featuring Jeff Patch, July 30, 2008 [Flash Audio, 06:46]
"Well-Planned Emergency Spending" featuring Jeff Patch, June 2, 2008 [Flash Audio, 07:12]
"Earmarks 101" featuring Jeff Patch, April 10, 2008 [Flash Audio, 08:08]