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Rogers earmarks money for nonprofits he helped launch

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Old habits die hard for Republican Rep. Harold Rogers — at least when it comes to earmarks.




Known by his critics as the “Prince of Pork,” the long-time appropriator over the years earned a reputation for bringing largesse to his Kentucky district, catching criticism for funneling tens of millions in earmark money to entities he had close ties to.



Now, in the time since Congress returned to earmarks in 2021 after a decadelong ban, the 88-year-old lawmaker appears to have resurrected his ol

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