Congressional leaders have reached a compromise deal to fund the federal government. This funding package, spanning over 1,000 pages, includes a multitude of appropriations bills and earmarks. Earmarks, commonly referred to as pork, involve the allocation of federal tax dollars to local spending projects. While the practice had been banned in the past, it has made a comeback in recent years. A Closer Look at the Federal Funding PackageThe federal funding package includes six appropriations bills, amounting to a total of $435 million. These bills cover various sectors and programs, ranging from…