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What are pork barrel riders?
Earmarks placed on legislation that mandate spending on "pet items" in a specific legislative district. Things like Alaska's bridge to nowhere or the National Mule Museum.
How are earmarks passed?
Earmarks also known as pork barrel are normally attached to another bill and passed with no discussion, by a vote of the Congress.
When will Alaska be gone?
Alaska is a land mass attached to the rest of North America. It is not going to melt away.
What does ear marks mean in politics?
What does Earmarks mean in politics?
How much has Barack Obama received in earmarks?
law practice
What is money already committed to spending by previous legislation?
earmarks
Federal projects that legislators bring to their districts?
they are called 'earmarks' or 'pork barrel's'
What are the pros and cons of earmarks?
the pros are the type of smell it is and the con is the color of wat it is
Define earmarks and rider on a bill How do you think legislators use them?
Earmarks are ways that parties contribute money to support certain organisations without Congress approval. In other word is hidden inside the bill that supports a different issue.
Why do members of Congress pass pork and earmarks?
because they help members of Congress get reelected
Is the old Canteen Bar still there in Anchorage. Alaska?
No. Been gone since at least the 64 Earthquake. Sorry.
What are legislative earmarks?
Earmarks are non-competitive spending provisions a government official, including Governors, Representatives, or Senators, slip into legislation that forces the federal government to spend taxpayer dollars on the politician's project. To specify funds for a particular purpose.
