U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge is seeking $312.2 million in earmarks.

The Lillington Democrat released his list of 59 requested appropriations for the federal budget on his Web site.

The largest request is $88 million for barracks at Fort Bragg for returning soldiers. The smallest is $200,000 for veterans services in Cumberland County.

Other notable earmarks:

* Civics textbooks, school violence programs and educational exchanges, $35 million.

* Extending Murchison Road at Fort Bragg, $35 million.

* Hiring professionals for Teach for America, $25 million.

* Studying atmospheric effects on plants on the moon and Mars, $1 million.

Like other state Democrats, Etheridge also sought funding for a National Textile Center, Reading Is Fundamental, and a National Poultry Consortium.