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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We have now reached the tipping point that requires, in my judgment, action by Congress.
Obviously the future is education. We have a 50 percent high school dropout rate among Native American youth.
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.
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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