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Congress has allocated $15.7 billion in earmarks for the current fiscal year, with significant funding directed toward research at Kentucky's University of Louisville (UL) and University of Kentucky (UK). Senator Mitch McConnell played a key role in securing $715 million for about 60 projects in the state, including $100 million for UL's research initiatives and $65 million for UK’s health-related construction project. This funding reflects a continued commitment to enhancing research capabilities at these institutions.