03/12/2013
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"I know for a fact that in our districts, I know members of the Congressional Black Caucus' districts, these earmarks leverage private funding and foundation funding."
"I was surprised that he would say no more of this."
"I think I can quantify, as well as I know members of the Congressional Black Caucus, can quantify how earmarks have benefitted our districts."
"This is about the 13 percent cut in the majority's budget in regard to CMS and the Medicare program management."