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Once Derided As Graft, Earmarks Just Helped Congress Pass A Bipartisan Budget Deal

The NPR Politics Podcast

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This chapter delves into the evolving role of earmarks within a recent bipartisan budget deal, highlighting their potential to foster cooperation in Congress. It discusses the historical stigma of earmarks and their strategic importance for lawmakers in budget negotiations.

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