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Earmarks are non-competitive spending provisions a government official, including Governors, Representatives, or Senators, slip into legislation that forces the federal government to spend taxpayer dollars on the politician's project. To specify funds for a particular purpose.
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∙ 9y agoLegislative earmarks are usually parts of a larger bill, requested by various legislators for specific purposes. Those purposes are often funding for special projects in the legislator's home district.
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What are the pros and cons of earmarks?
the pros are the type of smell it is and the con is the color of wat it is
What are bills for government spending called?
appropreations, earmarks and also there are so many you need to specifi the area of gov. you are talking about
Powers vested in the congress of the US?
Legislative
What element of the federal government is established by Article I of the Constitution?
the structure and role of the legislative branch
How was the legislative branch created?
the legislative branch was created by a tree
What are pork barrel riders?
Earmarks placed on legislation that mandate spending on "pet items" in a specific legislative district. Things like Alaska's bridge to nowhere or the National Mule Museum.
How are earmarks passed?
Earmarks also known as pork barrel are normally attached to another bill and passed with no discussion, by a vote of the Congress.
What does ear marks mean in politics?
What does Earmarks mean in politics?
What Earmarks have gone to Alaska?
Among others was the Bridge to Nowhere.
How much has Barack Obama received in earmarks?
law practice
What is money already committed to spending by previous legislation?
earmarks
Federal projects that legislators bring to their districts?
they are called 'earmarks' or 'pork barrel's'
What are the pros and cons of earmarks?
the pros are the type of smell it is and the con is the color of wat it is
Define earmarks and rider on a bill How do you think legislators use them?
Earmarks are ways that parties contribute money to support certain organisations without Congress approval. In other word is hidden inside the bill that supports a different issue.
Why do members of Congress pass pork and earmarks?
because they help members of Congress get reelected
What are bills for government spending called?
appropreations, earmarks and also there are so many you need to specifi the area of gov. you are talking about
What does MLA mean in Northern Ireland politics?
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