Despite ban, pernicious military 'earmarks' are back in the billions
Senator Deb Fischer advanced over $200 million for Nebraska defense programs, including funding for helicopters manufactured by a campaign donor.
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Senator Deb Fischer advanced over $200 million for Nebraska defense programs, including funding for helicopters manufactured by a campaign donor.
A new watchdog report reveals that lawmakers added $34 billion in "backdoor earmarks" to the FY2026 Pentagon budget. These unrequested program increases lack transparency, allowing officials to direct funds to defense contractors who are often significant campaign donors.
Representative from Connecticut
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