Secretary Gates, former President Bush signed an Executive order last year intended to reduce the number and cost of earmarks and make their origin and purpose transparent.
John McCain: “Secretary Gates, former President Bush signed an Executive order last year intended to reduce the number and cost of…”
On the recordJanuary 26, 2009
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McCain references Bush's Executive order aimed at reducing earmarks and enhancing transparency.
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