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Conservative faction’s earmark requests illustrate GOP divide

WASHINGTON — The Republican Study Committee, the traditional bastion of conservative thought within the House Republican Conference, has taken an official position on the practice of earmarking funds in spending bills for lawmakers’ districts: It’s opposed.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Conservative faction’s earmark requests illustrate GOP divide - Roll Call

The Republican Study Committee has taken an official position against earmarks, although more than half of their membership requested them.

Roll Call · Jun 22, 2022

Biden acknowledges 'our work isn't done' on the economy as he talks to labor leaders in Philadelphia

President Joe Biden acknowledged the economic pains Americans are feeling while pointing to progress he said his administration has made to build an economy around working people in an address to labor leaders in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 14, 2022