lettermark
(US, politics) To obtain a lettermark on funds from the federal budget by sending a letter (from a member of Congress) to the appropriate official in the executive branch who is responsible for author
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(US, politics) To obtain a lettermark on funds from the federal budget by sending a letter (from a member of Congress) to the appropriate official in the executive branch who is responsible for authorizing appropriations.
Appropriations bills sometimes include funds for projects not requested by the executive branch. This allow members of Congress to 'lettermark' these funds by unofficially contacting executive officials directly and requesting that the f…
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(US, politics) The designation of funds from the federal budget for a particular project created in response to a letter from a member of congress to an official in the executive branch who is responsible for authorizing appropriations.
Part I documents the rise of lettermarking and explains how lettermarks damage American democracy.
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(marketing, communications, typography) A text-only logo consisting of the initials of a brand name or business.
Part I documents the rise of lettermarking and explains how lettermarks damage American democracy.
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