House Republicans suspend earmarks
USA Today: WASHINGTON — In an election-year appeal to voters frustrated with Washington, House Republicans promised Thursday not to stuff any of this year's spending bills with pet projects for their districts.
The promise comes a day after House Democrats directing funds for these projects, known as earmarks, to for-profit companies. The goal is to end a practice in which lobbyists encourage their clients to give campaign donations to lawmakers that would help assure them access. Read Article
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