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On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
I remember when I was first elected, as I said, that we had earmarks, my constituents were actually glad to see me when I went home.
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Francis Rooney
Republican · Florida

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Rooney reflects on the positive impact of earmarks on constituent relations.

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