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On the recordMarch 14, 2011
I thought it was interesting that members would even object to turning over earmarks that would never be spent.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Schatz expresses surprise at objections to reclaiming unspent earmarks.

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