Back in 2011, Congress took a rare positive step to rein in wasteful and politically motivated spending by ending the disgraceful practice of “earmarks.” Unfortunately, some members of Congress want to undoprogress made in treating taxpayer dollars with the respect they deserve by bringing back wasteful pet projects.
Prior to the ban, earmarks were a favorite tool of the political establishment to corral the votes needed to pass major legislation. On-the-fence legislators could be provided with sweeteners, like a major infrastructure project in their districts to assist in their re-election efforts, in return for their votes.
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