GovTrack.us on Nostr: The purpose of showing earmark requests is *not* because we think thy are inherently ...
The purpose of showing earmark requests is *not* because we think thy are inherently bad. Earmarks have a bad reputation, but it's just a reputation.
Like all information on GovTrack, it's for you to review, decide if you think they are good priorities, and hold Congress accountable.
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