Waste of the Day: Senators Earmarked Cash for Their Former Schools
Senator McConnell requested $165 million for his alma maters, the University of Louisville and University of Kentucky, for research facilities and equipment.
An audit reveals 24 U.S. senators requested $614 million in earmarks for their own alma maters in the 2026 federal budget. High-profile figures like Mitch McConnell and Jim Justice lead the requests, raising ethical concerns about personal ties influencing taxpayer spending.
