ARE THESE BRIBES TO AND FOR A POLITICIAN OR BENEFIT TO THE DISTRICT AND VOTERS ... IN EITHER CASE EARMARKS ARE NOT AN ANIMAL ACCESSORY ... HOW MANY DOES YOUR CONGRESSMAN WEAR?
What is an Earmark?
Earmarks are funds provided by the Congress for projects, programs, or grants where the purported congressional direction (whether in statutory text, report language, or other communication) circumvents otherwise applicable merit-based or competitive allocation processes, or specifies the location or recipient, or otherwise curtails the ability of the executive branch to manage its statutory and constitutional responsibilities pertaining to the funds allocation process.
What Does the Earmarks Database Show?
This database provides more information on earmarks in one place than has ever been available through the Federal Government. It is part of an effort to bring greater accountability and transparency to Federal spending.
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