Pay Raises, More Staff, Earmarks: Lawmakers Propose Ways To Overhaul Congress
A newly created bipartisan House committee is examining ways to change the culture and the lawmaking structure on Capitol Hill.
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Lawmakers Testify At Hearing: Bring Earmarks Back
There is strong bipartisan support in the House to overturn the 7-year-old earmark ban in order to give lawmakers a greater say in directing federal dollars.