Ilhan Omar Caught Sneaking Carveout for Somali-Led Group in Spending Package

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Ilhan Omar Caught Sneaking Carveout for Somali-Led Group in Spending Package
 
House appropriators plan to strike Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s $1 million earmark for a Somali-led organization from the lower chamber’s funding package Wednesday, as the presence of the carveout threatened to tank the shutdown-preventing bill.

Omar’s earmark was for Generation Hope’s “Justice Empowerment Initiative” in her district and was tucked into the Commerce, Science, and Justice minibus, which will provide funding for the Commerce, Energy, Interior, and Justice departments, in addition to other related agencies. Republican Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, who chairs the Appropriations Committee, told reporters he cannot allow one member’s project to derail a carefully negotiated full-year funding bill with the Jan. 30 funding deadline fast approaching.
 
Omar initially requested $1,460,877 for the program, which provides “job-specific training, computer skills development, peer support services, and access to education” as well as services to address addiction recovery and mental health needs, according to the congresswoman’s website. The earmark is also backed by Minnesota’s two senators, Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith.

Omar did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

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[Wingnut]

I didn't think Muzzies liked pork.

[rangerrebew]

Skimming money from the taxpayer has become such a part of the democrat psyche, they can't stop even when under investigation.

[mystery-ak]

Ilhan Omar Caught Sneaking Carveout For Somali-Led Group In Congress’ Spending Package

Andi Shae Napier
Congressional Reporter
January 07, 2026 5:58 PM ET

House appropriators plan to strike Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s $1 million earmark for a Somali-led organization from the lower chamber’s funding package Wednesday, as the presence of the carveout threatened to tank the shutdown-preventing bill.

Omar’s earmark was for Generation Hope’s “Justice Empowerment Initiative” in her district and was tucked into the Commerce, Science and Justice (CJS) minibus which will provide funding for the Commerce, Energy, Interior and Justice departments, in addition to other related agencies. Republican Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, who chairs the Appropriations Committee, told reporters he cannot allow one member’s project to derail a carefully negotiated full-year funding bill with the Jan. 30 funding deadline fast approaching.

“I can’t afford to have a million dollar project jeopardize a $184 billion package of bills,” Cole said Wednesday. “If we have an individual project that can pose a political problem, I’ve had these in the past from our side before, where we had to tell a member, ‘look, there might be a way to do this, but our advice to you is to withdraw this.'”

Omar initially requested $1,460,877 for the program which provides “job-specific training, computer skills development, peer support services, and access to education” as well as services to address addiction recovery and mental health needs, according to the Congresswoman’s website. The earmark is also backed by Minnesota’s two senators, Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith.

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https://dailycaller.com/2026/01/07/ilhan-omars-caught-sneaking-carveout-for-somali-led-group-in-congress-spending-package/

[Fishrrman]

So... did omar get by with it...?

[rustynail]

 As of January 9, 2026, the funding has been stripped from the current bill, though future opportunities for funding may remain pending further legislative action.

[verga]

Omar initially requested $1,460,877 for the program, which provides “job-specific training, computer skills development, peer support services, and access to education” as well as services to address addiction recovery and mental health needs, according to the congresswoman’s website. The earmark is also backed by Minnesota’s two senators, Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith.
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  Towel head can call it whatever she wants, the money is going into her pocket. Prove me wrong.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Let the State of Minnesota and the taxpayers of Minnesota pay for that nonsense.

If it doesn't pertain to Interstate Commerce, National Defense/Security, and Foreign Relations, it's not the Federal Government's business.

It's not the job of the Federal Government to be the generous rich uncle for Blue State nonsense.

[Free Vulcan]

Skimming money from the taxpayer has become such a part of the democrat psyche, they can't stop even when under investigation.

Or someone has a gun to her head...