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An earmark in public finance is a provision inserted into a discretionary government spending appropriations bill that directs funds to a specific recipient. This circumvents the merit-based or competitive funds allocation process.
In the United States, the term earmark is used in relation to the congressional allocation process. Discretionary spending, which is set by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and their various subcommittees, usually through appropriation acts, is an optional part of fiscal policy which differs from mandatory spending for entitlement programs in the federal budget.
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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.
What Earmarks have gone to Alaska?
Among others was the Bridge to Nowhere.
How much has Barack Obama received in earmarks?
law practice
What does ear marks mean in politics?
What does Earmarks mean in politics?
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
What do you call special projects in congressional districts added to bills that really waste money?
These are often referred to as "pork-barrel spending" or "earmarks." They are funds allocated for specific projects in certain congressional districts, typically for political gain rather than based on merit or necessity. Critics argue that they can lead to wasteful spending and resources being misused.
In terms of political organization pastoralism is most likely to have?
Pastoralism has to do with animal husbandry. In terms of political organization, pastoralism is most likely to have men who raise cattle.
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.
