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Here’s a deeper dive into Congress’s nasty earmark habit:

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Tucked in a $10 billion climate bond on the November ballot is an earmark to improve drinking water quality for communities such as East Orosi.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2024

Calvert said he meets annually with cities across his district and encourages government agencies to submit earmark applications.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

Farmers will also be required to earmark another 10% for wildlife habitat.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

Anderson used his power to earmark municipal funds to clean up the Black Belt’s crumbling sewers and streets.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield