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.

Show Notes:

• Four weeks to go: Lindsey Graham joins 10 most vulnerable senators list
• Pump breast milk in an airport bathroom? You shouldn’t have to, says Tammy Duckworth
• COVID-19 hastens fintech adoption while industry seeks guidance
• Supreme Court functions in midst of COVID-19 chaos on first day of new term
• COVID-19 threatens Senate chaos, but no pause in Barrett confirmation process