Despite ban, pernicious military 'earmarks' are back in the billions
Representative Susie Lee requested helicopter safety system funding while being noted for disclosing her conversations with the contractor involved.
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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.
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