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Earmarks

$4.2M for Two Helicopters? The Helicopters Were Already Delivered — and the Other Funders Aren't in the Post.

May 6, 2026 · Credit-Claiming

Why this matters in NY-23

Federal money for local public safety equipment is a routine and welcome thing. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office …

MISLEADING

$3M Earmark Press Conference. $3.5M Cut. Zero Statements.

April 30, 2026 · Economy

Why this matters in NY-23

FeedMore WNY is the regional food bank serving Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties — counties that are …

DOCUMENTED PATTERN

Langworthy Announces $1.48 Million for Airport Snow Equipment — at an Airport in Another Congressman's District

February 18, 2026 · Infrastructure / Transparency

On February 18, 2026, Rep. Langworthy held a press conference at Buffalo Niagara International Airport to announce $1,482,000 in federal funding for …

MISSING CONTEXT

FY2026 Appropriations: What Langworthy 'Secured' vs. What Was Bipartisan

February 11, 2026 · Infrastructure / Transparency

This fact-check documents legitimate Community Project Funding requests secured through the FY2026 appropriations process. It distinguishes between …

MISSING ATTRIBUTION

Infrastructure: Earmarks vs. Formula Grants — What Langworthy Actually 'Delivered'

December 30, 2025 · Infrastructure / Transparency

Why This Matters for NY-23

When press releases announce federal grants as victories for “strong leadership,” constituents deserve to know …

FALSE ATTRIBUTION
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