it's time for a fact check for the American people. The gentleman said, well, we may have spent a lot of money; but now you're spending more. Fact: This bill saves $1.1 billion over last year. Fact: This bill slashes earmark dollar value 50 percent from last time. Fact: This bill eliminates 41 programs that don't make sense any more. Facts count.
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