House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) unveiled a proposal on Friday to restore a limited version of earmarks which would allow lawmakers to direct spending for special projects in their districts.
Republicans banned the practice of earmarks upon taking over the House majority in 2011 because of concerns about corruption.
But supporters of restoring the practice, including House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), argue that it allows members of Congress to more specifically direct spending and helps build broader support for appropriations bills.
They were disguised but the stimulus bill is riddled with them, just mostly for California.
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