The Semper Fi Act would rescind all earmarks, or specially designated spending projects, contained in the fiscal year 2008 Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act for the city of Berkeley and entities located therein, and redirects those funds to the U.S. Marine Corps.
Discussing the Semper Fi Act and its implications during Senate floor debate.
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I just want to say that I am concerned about the court's decision in Carcieri and the impact it may have on those tribes that were recognized after 1934.
Tribes ceded close to 200 million acres of land during the treaty-making and removal periods prior to 1881.
What you and members of this Committee can do and will do by putting the spotlight on this spot will save lives.
I just want to say that I am concerned about the court's decision in Carcieri and the impact it may have on those tribes that were recognized after 1934.
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