On the recordMarch 14, 2012
This idea that we cannot continue to make progress without earmarks is not accurate.
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congress.govThis idea that we cannot continue to make progress without earmarks is not accurate.
Arguing that progress can be made without earmarks, citing successful funding examples.
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