(Washington, DC)– Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is blasting what he describes as “pork barrel” projects in the latest federal budget deal — spending that’s been touted by the three other Iowans serving in the U-S House.
The Republican from Hull voted for the part of the deal that included money for the U-S military and border security, as well as aid for Ukraine. Feenstra voted against the other part, which included money for a series of infrastructure projects.
Iowa’s three congresswomen — two Republicans and a Democrat — say they sought out the bill’s spending on things like sewers, airports and child care centers in Iowa — as well as 45 million dollars to improve Mississippi River locks and dams near Elkader.
Feenstra says the spending is excessive and will fuel inflation and add to the national debt.
