GOP Lawmaker Worried About His Earmarks

“Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, said he’s worried bipartisan priorities have been getting caught in the crosshairs as Republicans aggressively push to rein in federal spending,” the Texas Tribune reports.

“The deeply conservative Friendswood Republican holds a distinction that separates him from several other caucus members: He is Congress’ top requester of earmarks this year at a time when many fellow conservatives have turned their backs on steering funds to local projects in their districts.”