The National Park Service Authorized Over $250 Million in ‘Unobligated’ Funds to Keep Parks Open During the Shutdown
A Senate subcommittee is looking into the legality of the decision to tap into the recreation fees for operational costs.
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We Should Care This Much About Earmarks? Really?
Earmarks are not a big deal, say political scientists. Most are perfectly justifiable, and they definitely aren't to blame for the "eruption of spending" from Washington.
Is This Any Way to Treat Friends?
Our Lee Drutman recently reported on research that suggests earmarks are our friends (or at least not our enemies).