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Rogers earmarks money for nonprofits he helped launch

Old habits die hard for Republican Rep. Harold Rogers — at least when it comes to earmarks. Known by his critics as the “Prince of Pork,” the long-time appropriator over the years earned a reputation for bringing largesse to his Kentucky district, catching criticism for funneling tens of millions in…

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Top GOP appropriators dominate earmarks in House bills

ANALYSIS — When it comes to congressional earmarks, the big dogs usually eat first. So it’s no surprise that House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., leads the pack on “community project funding” included in his panel’s fiscal 2027 spending bills, with $188.4 million. The No. 2 House Republican, Majority Leader…

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Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way

U.S. politicians have perhaps never been more divided, including when it comes to their views on higher education.

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Budget investment in health signals continued austerity without long-term vision

This year’s budget allocation for health echoes most past budgets. It implies there is significant investment and earmarks some specific areas that will receive additional support. But in reality, this is a cutback budget signalling continued austerity.

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Microsoft to face competition watchdog probe over business software

The CMA could designate SMS status, which earmarks companies with an entrenched market dominance and can force them to make changes.

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Hill added $34 billion in unrequested defense program funds

Congress added billions of dollars beyond the Pentagon’s budget request for research and procurement projects that receive little scrutiny.

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Labor-HHS-Education earmarks are back in House, with limits

House GOP had barred earmarks from the Labor-HHS-Education measure after they took back control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections.

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Earmarks flood spending bills after a year's hiatus

Congressional earmarks returned with a vengeance in fiscal 2026, with familiar faces topping the rankings in each chamber.

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FEMA earmarks threatened by immigration funding standoff

Ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for federal immigration agencies has also left disaster preparedness earmarks in limbo.

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Quantum computing company IonQ misled investors about its dependence on backdoor earmarks, short-seller report says

Short-seller Wolfpack Research says IonQ misled investors about canceled government earmarks; it also points to suspicious insider stock sales.

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About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown

Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.

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Republicans, appropriators dominate House earmarks - Roll Call

House Republicans have sprinkled their fiscal 2026 appropriations bills with more home-district projects than they did last year.

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Vanished earmarks in stopgap law pose challenge to local projects' return - Roll Call

After giving anti-earmark GOP conservatives a taste of austerity, it'll be hard to go back to the flush times, stakeholders fear.

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The House's Budget Bill Cuts Earmarks, but Spending Will Be Going Up Anyway

Every cut helps, but that's not where the money is.

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Volvo ES90: This Is It

The ES90 isn't a sedan or an SUV. According to Volvo, this vehicle is in a class of its own, leaving us to decide exactly where it fits. In reality, it has all the earmarks of a crossover—a car-like shape with tall sides and a bit of clearance. Whatever you want…

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Endangered incumbents tout earmarking prowess on campaign trail - Roll Call

House members in close races are talking up their success in bringing money to their districts through congressional spending bills.

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Departing GOP leader dominates Senate earmark rankings - Roll Call

Unfettered by potential challenges to his position after deciding to step aside, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has returned to the earmarking game with gusto.

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Earmarks in House spending bills increase over last year's versions - Roll Call

There’s a new champion House earmarker, and it’s Kentucky Republican James R. Comer, the powerful Oversight and Accountability panel chair.

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Nonprofits take a hit in House earmark rules - Roll Call

New House Appropriations earmark rules will ban funding for nonprofits in a social service grant program run by HUD.

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Cole eyes axing HUD earmarks for nonprofit organizations - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole is considering blocking nonprofits from receiving House earmarks under HUD's Economic Development Initiative grant program.

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Rep. Tom Cole seeks to limit earmark-driven political headaches - Roll Call

After GOP opposition to LGBTQ- and abortion-related projects, the new House Appropriations chairman wants to limit “political” requests.

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Cole: No time to waste electing new House Appropriations chair - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma wants to keep next week's scheduled vote on track to fill the vacant House Appropriations chairman position.

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Controversial Democrat Earmarks Spark Conservative Backlash In Congressional Budget

Controversial Democrat earmarks in congressional budget request spark criticism from conservative groups.

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Congress Races Against Time To Pass $1.2 Trillion Funding Package

The package earmarks $19.6 billion for Customs and Border Protection, marking a $3.2 billion increase from the previous fiscal year. Notably absent is any allocation for the controversial border wall, while $495 million is designated for additional Border Patrol agents in line with the Biden administration's calls.

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The Budget Deal Is Overflowing With $12 Billion of Earmarks

Why are federal taxpayers paying for upgrades at tiny rural airports, Thanksgiving Day parades, and enhancements for Alaskan king crabs?

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