GOP to ‘tighten’ rules for earmarks while embracing their revival

GOP to ‘tighten’ rules for earmarks while embracing their revival

[ad_1] Lawmakers would still be free to secure money for projects like building bridges or water systems, according to six people familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity. “We want to be even clearer about not doing commemorations, not doing ‘monuments to me,’ making sure there’s absolutely no personal entanglements,” said Rep. … Read more

Budget: Centre earmarks Rs 5,300 cr for Upper Bhadra project in Karnataka

Budget: Centre earmarks Rs 5,300 cr for Upper Bhadra project in Karnataka

[ad_1] Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo:PTI) Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Centre would provide Rs 5,300 crore assistance for the Upper Bhadra project in poll-bound Karnataka. In her budget speech in Parliament, Sitharaman said, “In the drought-prone central regions of Karnataka, a central assistance of Rs 5,300 crore will be … Read more