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GOP Earmark Requests Make Up Big Share

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House appropriators set aside $3.7 billion for home-state projects in fiscal 2022 spending bills. About $2.3 billion, or 62 percent, of the earmarked funds flowing to Democratic districts. Most of the top earmarkers by dollar amount are Republicans — despite the fact that not a single GOP member voted for any of the seven bills with earmarks.

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GOP Earmark Requests Make Up Big Share

Roll Call: “House appropriators set aside $3.7 billion for home-state projects in fiscal 2022 spending bills, with about $2.3 billion, or 62 percent, of the earmarked funds flowing to Democratic districts.”“Republicans punched slightly above their weight in the final tally, considering the GOP makes up about one-third of members requesting projects in the 10 appropriations bills eligible for earmarks.”“Most of the top earmarkers by dollar amount…

3 years ago·New York, United States

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