Senate Republicans set for earmark showdown as some lawmakers decry 'wasteful spending'
senate” target=”_blank”>Senate< on Wednesday will discuss whether to bring back earmarks — setting up a battle between fiscal hawks who decry them as “wasteful” spending and others who believe earmarks could help improve dealmaking in congress” target=”_blank”>Congress< The source said they are “pretty sure” the conference will “vote to continue the ban,” adding that they “don’t see…