When is an "earmark" not an earmark?
Answer: when it's a "programmatic request", also known as an earmark from the past which has now been incorporated into routines.
BTW, it should be noted the first time Congress decided to tap DOD funds for research was in 1992, I believe at the instance of Dems.
Mr. Pincus as always is good on the nitty-gritty.
[Updated: Project on Government has a post providing more detail.]
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