$12B in earmarks: Congress’ roller-coaster history with earmark spending takes another twist
6,628. That’s the number bipartisan House and Senate members plan to include in the $467 billion minibus spending bill passed just last week. The funding plan covers six areas of federal spending and could avert a partial government shutdown through September 30th. Of this spending plan, Earmark totaled $12.7 billion, or just under 3%. Is […]
Dem Senators Earmark $1 Million For LGBT Center Hosting ‘Anti-Capitalist’ Financial Planner
Pennsylvania Democratic Sens. John Fetterman and Bob Casey sponsored next year's budget for a community center that will host “anti-capitalist” financial planning classes. Senators sponsored the inclusion of $100,000 in funding in the 2024 Senate Appropriations Committee budget to renovate and expand the William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. according to To the […]