On the recordDecember 15, 2009
Earmarking has been going on since we were a Country. But nothing could be further from the truth.
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congress.govEarmarking has been going on since we were a Country. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Reid disputes the historical prevalence of earmarking in government spending.
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