Summary
In what amounts to another dubious milestone for Congress, "earmarks" - the pork-barrel spending projects loved by lawmakers but hated by those looking to control spending - is now part of the dictionary.
Merriam-Webster Inc., guardian of the English language, earlier this month announced that it's adding a third definition to the term "earmark" to recognize the growing use of the word.See the full content of this document
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Dictionary Adds a Congressional Favorite: 'Earmark'
It's the latest sign that the practice of directing money back home for pet projects is becoming a potent political issue, and the editors at Merriam-Webster said they credited Sen. John McCain of ...
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