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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
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.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain references Bush's Executive order aimed at reducing earmarks and enhancing transparency.

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