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John Yarmuth: “I view it as a reclaiming of the power of the purse and, therefore, a very positive affirmative act.”

On the recordApril 28, 2021
I view it as a reclaiming of the power of the purse and, therefore, a very positive affirmative act.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Yarmuth sees earmarking as a restoration of congressional financial authority.

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