Posted on 03/13/2021 11:20:31 AM PST by Olog-hai
Can lawmakers bring home the bacon without it being pork?
It’s a question that’s vexing Republicans as they consider whether to join a Democratic push to revive earmarks, the much-maligned practice where lawmakers direct federal spending to a specific project or institution back home. Examples include a new bridge, community library or university research program.
Earmarking was linked to corruption in the 2000s, leading to an outcry and their banishment in both the House and Senate. But many in Congress say the ban has gone too far, ceding the “power of the purse” to party leaders and the executive branch and giving lawmakers less incentive to work with members of the other party on major legislation. […]
Whether earmarking becomes bipartisan could have enormous implications not only for the allocation of spending across the country, but for President Joe Biden, who is gearing up for a massive infrastructure push that he hopes will attract significant Republican support. With earmarking in place, bipartisanship could prove easier to achieve, as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle could have reason to support bills they would otherwise oppose. …
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“Earmarking was linked to corruption...”
Well, duh.
a massive infrastructure push
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Because we’re not spending enough money. At the rate we’re going a $50 trillion debt is possible, if not likely.
“Republicans as they consider whether to join a Democratic push to revive earmarks”
What would anyone not expect Congre$$ to support earmarks?
If the Dems want it then it’s bad.
Why stop at a trillion?
Republicans who want war marks are sell outs
Get rid of them
Don’t worry RATS. The GOPEE will cave in at any moment. Little backstabbing to do first.
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