Congressional Earmarks

A House Rules subcommittee held a hearing on the legislative provisions called earmarks that direct specific government spending toward a co… read more

A House Rules subcommittee held a hearing on the legislative provisions called earmarks that direct specific government spending toward a congressional member’s district or state. The process was banned in 2011, but proponents of the practice are calling for their reinstatement. Several members of Congress testified both in favor and against them. close

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Program ID:
439801-1
Category:
House Committee
Format:
House Committee
Location:
H-313, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 17, 2018 | 10:32am EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jan 18, 2018 | 3:59am EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Jan 17, 2018 | 10:32am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 17, 2018 | 10:40am EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Jan 17, 2018 | 11:36pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 18, 2018 | 3:59am EST | C-SPAN 1
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