Could we see the return of earmarks? – Roll Call

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Could we see the return of earmarks?

CQ Budget, Ep. 172

Could Congress see the return of earmarks soon? — Could Congress see the return of earmarks soon? (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

By David Lerman, Jennifer Shutt and Evan Campbell

Posted October 6, 2020 at 11:55am

After years of scandal, Congress banned earmarks in 2011. But growing bipartisan support could lead to a return of congressionally directed spending as soon as January. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what lawmakers are proposing and how politics will impact the talks.

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