# Republicans Dominate Earmark Spending

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-06-14T22:57:12+00:00
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House Republicans are doubling down on earmarks—community project funding—with top leaders like Tom Cole and Steve Scalise securing hundreds of millions for their districts. This revived practice, now expanded to include healthcare projects, shows growing GOP enthusiasm, while Democrats lag behind, with James Clyburn ranking fifth at just $29 million. The Transportation and Housing bill alone includes over 3,000 earmarks totaling $3.6 billion, mostly for economic development. Amid the partisan fray, a rare bipartisan win shines: a $250 million river construction project on the Upper Mississippi—a reminder that big projects can still unite even divided Congress. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c46b1d34f82faa97

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