Last updated: October 28, 2026
These terms explain how you can use PorkBusters (porkbusters.org) and what you can expect from us in return. By using this site, you agree to them. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.
Who we are
PorkBusters is an independent, nonpartisan website that follows federal spending. We write about earmarks, appropriations, budgets, government shutdowns and the political news that shapes them. In these terms, “we,” “us” and “this site” mean PorkBusters, and “you” means anyone visiting or reading it.
Personal, informational use only
Everything published here is for general information. You’re welcome to read it, share links to it, and quote short excerpts with credit to PorkBusters.
You may not:
- Copy, republish or redistribute full articles or substantial portions of them without our written permission.
- Present our content as your own or remove credit.
- Sell, license or package our content for commercial use.
- Scrape, mirror or bulk-download the site, including for training automated systems, without permission.
Not professional advice
Our coverage explains how federal money is proposed, spent and fought over. It is not:
- Legal advice. We describe bills, rules and agency actions, but we are not your lawyer.
- Financial, tax or investment advice. Reporting on budgets, contracts or shutdowns is not a recommendation to buy, sell or plan around anything.
- Benefits guidance. If a shutdown or funding change affects your paycheck, contract, grant or federal benefits, check with the relevant agency or a qualified professional.
- Voting advice. We report on what lawmakers and officials do. We don’t tell you who to support.
Before making a decision that matters, confirm the details with an official source or a qualified professional.
Accuracy and changes to content
We work to get the facts right and to rely on primary sources such as official budget documents, bill text and agency publications where we can. Federal spending moves quickly, though. Bills get amended, deadlines shift, figures get revised and continuing resolutions replace one another.
That means:
- Content reflects what we understood at the time of publishing and may become outdated.
- We may update, correct or remove content at any time without notice.
- We don’t guarantee that any page is complete, current or error-free.
If you spot an error, please tell us through the contact options on this site. We take corrections seriously.
Nonpartisan coverage and opinion
We aim to cover spending fairly regardless of which party is involved. Some pieces may include analysis or clearly labeled opinion. Opinion reflects the author’s view at the time and is not a statement of fact.
External links and third-party content
Some pages may reference or point to outside websites, such as government portals, news outlets or advocacy groups. We don’t control those sites and aren’t responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices or availability. A reference to an outside source is not an endorsement of it.
Trademarks and names belong to their owners
Names, logos and trademarks of government bodies, agencies, organizations, companies, publications and political campaigns that appear on this site belong to their respective owners. We use them only to identify and report on those entities. Their appearance here does not suggest any affiliation with, sponsorship by or endorsement of PorkBusters.
Our content and ownership
Unless stated otherwise, the original text, graphics, layout and other material on this site belong to PorkBusters and are protected by copyright and related laws. Public-domain government documents we quote or summarize remain in the public domain. Our original reporting and commentary about them do not.
Acceptable use
When using this site, you agree not to:
- Break any applicable law or regulation.
- Try to hack, overload, disrupt or gain unauthorized access to the site or its systems.
- Upload or send malware, spam or anything designed to harm devices or data.
- Impersonate PorkBusters, our writers or anyone else.
- Harass, threaten or defame others through any feature we offer, such as comments or contact forms.
- Use automated tools to collect data from the site in a way that strains it or ignores these terms.
We may block access or remove material from anyone who violates these rules.
Things you send us
If you send us tips, corrections, comments or other material, you confirm that you have the right to share it. You also give us permission to use, edit and publish it in connection with this site. We aren’t obligated to publish, respond to or keep anything you send. Please don’t send confidential documents you aren’t authorized to share.
Limitation of liability
In plain words: this site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We don’t promise it will always be online, error-free or suited to your particular needs.
To the fullest extent the law allows, we are not responsible for any loss or damage that comes from:
- Using or relying on content from this site.
- Being unable to access the site.
- Errors, omissions or outdated information.
- Content on, or your use of, any third-party website.
You use this site and act on its content at your own risk. Some places don’t allow certain limits on liability, so parts of this section may not apply to you.
Indemnity
If you misuse this site or break these terms and that leads to a claim against us, you agree to cover the reasonable costs and losses that result.
Privacy
How we handle any information collected when you visit is covered in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time, for example when we add features or when laws change. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated terms, so it’s worth checking back now and then.
If part of these terms doesn’t hold up
If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the rest stays in effect.
Questions
If you have questions about these terms, please reach us through the contact options on this site.