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Most Americans Believe The Election Results—Some Don't.

The NPR Politics Podcast

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The Rise and Fall of Earmarks in Congress

This chapter explores the practice of earmarks in Congress, examining its historical context and the scandals that resulted in its ban in 2011. It further discusses the consequences of this ban, particularly the shift of decision-making power from Congress to the executive branch.

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