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John Campbell: This House can do better than this earmark process. We can do better than what is going on. Their earmarks have led to…

On the recordJuly 17, 2007
This House can do better than this earmark process. We can do better than what is going on. Their earmarks have led to some of our colleagues who are now in jail. It has led to other problems with other colleagues. Let's reform it or get rid of it. This amendment is the beginning of that process. And Mr. Chairman, I would urge Members, even if they have earmarks in this bill, to support the beginning of reform or elimination of what has hurt this institution and has hurt taxpayers so much.
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John Campbell
California

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Addressing the need for reform of the earmark process during a House debate.

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