House Republicans drop decadelong opposition to earmarks

By Emily Brooks

Published March 17, 2021 4:15pm ET

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House Republicans drop decadelong opposition to earmarks — The pork is back for Republicans — or a lean version of it, at least. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to lift their internal ban on seeking earmarks after a decadelong ban of the practice. The new rules require Republican members to request funds for their district as long as the request is public and […]

The pork is back for Republicans — or a lean version of it, at least.

House Republicans on Wednesday voted to lift their internal ban on seeking earmarks after a decadelong ban of the practice.

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