House GOP Allows Spending Earmarks, in Boost for Biden Plan
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(Worthy News) – House Republicans voted to allow their members to request dedicated-spending projects, known as earmarks, following that same move by Democrats, in a positive sign for President Joe Biden’s hopes for a bipartisan infrastructure bill.
The House GOP caucus on Wednesday voted by secret ballot to approve earmarks, according to people familiar with the matter.
Senate Republicans still have to decide on whether to participate in earmarking, which both parties banned in 2011 after years of their association with wasteful projects and with corruption. Advocates say new transparency rules will help address those issues, and encourage the kind of deal-making essential to bipartisan agreements. [ Source: Bloomberg (Read More…) ]
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