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Jeff Flake: “Just to conclude, I appreciate the majority's willingness to accept the amendment. Again, I appreciate the fact that…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2010
Just to conclude, I appreciate the majority's willingness to accept the amendment. Again, I appreciate the fact that there are no earmarks in this authorization. What we're seeking to do here is that when money is appropriated for these programs that are authorized here, that none of that money can be earmarked like we've seen in many, many, many bills before.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona
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govinfo.gov
Feb 3, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing an amendment related to appropriations and earmarks in legislation.

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