Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested in a Fox News interview Thursday evening that Republicans won't be asking for earmarks, which would have huge implications for spending legislation going forward and give Democrats even greater say in how to direct funding.
We would look at that nature, but until that time, we wouldn't take anything up until we see what they're proposing," McCarthy said.But the GOP leader is facing pushback from some of his own members, and allowing earmarks could potentially hurt his future in leadership and his reputation with conservatives in his conference.
Finally! Funds to be spent and traced where it was intended to in the first place. That’s budget tracking!
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