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““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
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.
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Sanford Bishop
Democratic · Georgia
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Bishop highlights how earmarks help secure additional funding for educational services.

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