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Sen. Daines calls for public vote to ban 'swampy' earmark provisions
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The debate over earmarks has caused a divide among GOP senators as they prepare to vote on restoring the controversial tactic next week, but Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines has suggestions that could affect how Republicans vote – a public record.
Nearly a month after House Republicans voted to reinstate earmarks -- a practice that allocates funds for special projects in larger spending bills -- Senate Republicans are divided on the consequences of removing the decade-old ban. Republicans banned earmarks in 2011 following concerns over corruption and wasteful spending, but some now believe it could be a useful tool for pushing through bipartisan legislation.More Related News