What is earmarking?
In general, the word "earmark" refers to any element of a spending bill that allocates money for a specific thing or given project
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"Earmarking" is the term used to refer to a provision in legislation that directs funds to be spent on specific projects. MORE?
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Earmarking is used to identify livestock, in relation to money funds are earmarked when they are designated for certain programs.
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The designation of a specific amount of funds in an appropriations bill or a direct revenue source for a particular project.
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