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On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
I think if there was a secret vote of both Democrats and Republicans who maybe are not in the Republican leadership right now, I think we would reinstate earmarks.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

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McGovern suggests reinstating earmarks due to dissatisfaction with current funding processes.

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