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On the recordJuly 11, 2016
I think it is the constitutional responsibility that we have here in Congress. We should not abdicate this responsibility over to the executive branch of government.
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Steve King
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

King emphasizes Congress's duty to manage earmarks rather than leaving it to the executive branch.

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