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Kendrick Meek: Mr. Ryan, the 30-something Working Group, I can say, gentlemen, that we do our homework. As we talked about our…

On the recordDecember 18, 2007
Mr. Ryan, the 30-something Working Group, I can say, gentlemen, that we do our homework. As we talked about our colleagues on the minority side criticizing earmarks on the majority side, Mr. Ryan, would you please share with our illustrious support staff that we have here? Mr. Speaker, this is the reason why the 30-something group exists, so that we can, some may say, push back. We say tell the truth.
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Kendrick Meek
Florida

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Discussing the role of the 30-something Working Group in Congress.

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