Only projects which benefit the larger society, outside the area in which the money is being spent, should be funded with federal dollars.

The lock project will benefit a huge area of the country, because of the massive tonnage of shipping which is being kept off the interstate system.

The Military park and cemetary, is honoring those who served their country, and gave their lives for it, and should also be funded with federal money. After all, none of us would have the freedom we have without those sacrifices.

Fuel cell research could benefit every one in the country and the world.

Any project or research which could have wide ranging effects on the country, should qualify for federal funding.

Just about everything else is primarily going to benefit the local citizens most, if not exclusively, therefore they should be funded locally.