Members of Congress' far-left 'Squad' have collectively requested $224 million in earmarks, with each member allowed up to 15 requests. The Squad focused their earmark requests on clean energy, environmental justice, and diversity initiatives.
TOP in @PunchbowlNews AM: A breakdown of which lawmakers voted against the recent minibus spending bill despite getting earmarks. @JakeSherman, @AndrewDesiderio & @bresreports with the figures: https://t.co/IXxr3qpAAU
Ilhan Omar's Victory Lap Over Earmarks For Squad Members' Districts Goes Over Like A Lead Balloon https://t.co/NWvPRiqe7Y
Ilhan Omar's Victory Lap Over Earmarks For Squad Members' Districts Goes Over Like A Led Balloon https://t.co/NWvPRiqe7Y
The earmark requests from the Squad fell into three categories: clean energy, environmental justice and diversity. https://t.co/a2ZH2mhEoE
Each member of the lower chamber can request a maximum of 15 earmarks, meaning the Squad could request up to 120 pork projects in the 2024 spending package. According to the analysis, they made 108 requests. https://t.co/TrMQuXKORw
‘Squad’ members have earmarked nearly $225 million in spending bills since 2023 https://t.co/hx6MdMKV5P
“Washington is addicted to spending taxpayer money. After House Republicans took a secret vote to bring back earmarks a couple of years ago, the Squad took full advantage." https://t.co/ZZb2wG5AvO
Congress' far-left 'Squad' amassed $224 million in earmarks https://t.co/xSVPwbPoQs