Three years ago, earmarks (also caled Congressionally Directed Spending or Congressionally Directed Funding) were reintroduced for water and wastewater projects. On the surface, the practice looks promising, but digging into the data tells a different story that suggestions State Revolving Fund programs are in jeopardy over the long term. Check out our lead story below for the details.

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- Bob Crossen, Editorial Director