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On the recordMarch 17, 2009
So many congressional earmarks, Mr. Chairman, coming from Congress are actually Defense requests made from our commanders in theater or our base commanders whose requests were turned down by OMB.
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Chuck Edwards
Republican · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Edwards clarifies that many earmarks are legitimate defense requests denied by OMB.

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