(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 respons
(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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(chiefly, US politics, often, attributively) State funds as assigned for local or regional expenditure; especially, central money used for regional projects which are eyecatching or designed to appeal to voters.
Someone or something used to mark a position or amount, particularly.
(US, slang) A notice from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection informing about the seizure of a personal shipment as contraband.
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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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(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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