The Preamble says Congress can spend money to 'provide for the general Welfare'—what stops Congress from funding pet projects?
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In FY 2024, Congress inserted 8,222 earmarks costing $22.7 billion—directing taxpayer money to specific cities and districts. Alaska got $645.20 per resident in pork barrel spending, while most states...
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