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05-01-2023, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by finnbow
Because the House FreeDumb Caucus has been adamantly opposed to earmarks.
The conservative House Freedom Caucus has come out swinging against the idea, voting to formally oppose any form of congressionally directed spending, “whether in the 117th Congress or any future Congress.” Caucus members argued that the practice is ripe for abuse and would only lead to “pork-barrel” spending.
“They’re a bad idea. I’m opposed to them,” said Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), a member of the Freedom Caucus. “They’ve been described as a gateway drug toward corruption.”
“I am totally against it,” added Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a co-founder of the group. “I don’t think Republicans should be supportive of earmarks.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/0...armarks-471344
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Which caucus members are asking for earmarks?
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05-01-2023, 12:49 PM
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Which caucus members are asking for earmarks?
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The article I linked to provides a list. Within it, it also states:
Freedom Caucus members Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Harris, R-Md., and Ben Cline, R-Va., are among the new requesters this year.
So is Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was one of four Republicans voting "no" on the debt limit increase measure on Wednesday for not doing enough to curb spending.
Republicans dominate the list of top earmarkers by dollar amount, including the top six among House members.
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05-01-2023, 12:54 PM
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The article I linked to provides a list. Within it, it also states:
Freedom Caucus members Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Harris, R-Md., and Ben Cline, R-Va., are among the new requesters this year.
So is Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was one of four Republicans voting "no" on the debt limit increase measure on Wednesday for not doing enough to curb spending.
Republicans dominate the list of top earmarkers by dollar amount, including the top six among House members.
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Don't have time to read political articles. Too biased for my tastes. Rather spend it listening to music, reading books or watching the better content in the stream. Being outside and keeping physically active too. For instance, I'm off to visit a galaxy far far away.
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05-01-2023, 01:04 PM
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Don't have time to read political articles. Too biased for my tastes. Rather spend it listening to music, reading books or watching the better content in the stream. Being outside and keeping physically active too. For instance, I'm off to visit a galaxy far far away.
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I just got back from a 5 mile hike in the woods and a mile swim afterwards but still find time to read.
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05-01-2023, 02:46 PM
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I just got back from a 5 mile hike in the woods and a mile swim afterwards but still find time to read.
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My daily constitutional is four miles late in the day and a 40+ workout in the morning. When the heat hits they reverse. Just did 45 minutes of pulling out unwanted plants in the yard and scoped out another 45 minutes worth for tomorrow. Tomorrow is also give the groomed part of my homestead a trim day. Can't see paying someone else to do that.
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