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Roy Blunt: I would like to inquire further on the topic of the continuing resolution. I know the appropriations chairman has said…

On the recordJanuary 24, 2007
I would like to inquire further on the topic of the continuing resolution. I know the appropriations chairman has said that that would be a resolution that would not have earmarks in it. First of all, is that still the position of the majority that there would be no specific Member-oriented, district-oriented earmarks in this CR?
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Roy Blunt
Republican · Missouri

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Inquiring about earmarks in the continuing resolution during a discussion.

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