Citizens Against Government Waste releases "Congressional Pig Book" highlighting $22.7B in earmarks from both parties, urging lawmakers to curb government spending.
Fiscal hawks criticize $22B in earmarks from both parties, as a nonprofit organization, Citizens Against Government Waste, releases its 32nd edition of the "Congressional Pig Book." The report highlights 8,222 earmarks from the past fiscal year, with total spending of $22.7 billion. The group urges lawmakers to rein in government spending, arguing that earmarks contribute to increasing national debt.
June 12, 2024
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