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Tim Ryan: We have got more here. The gentleman from California, the previous gentleman, who just made fun of us for all the…

On the recordDecember 18, 2007
We have got more here. The gentleman from California, the previous gentleman, who just made fun of us for all the earmarks, had 20 earmarks worth $38 million and is supporting one now named after the former Chair of the Ways and Means Committee. Another gentleman down here that was from Michigan got press releases, and you will love this one, $3 million for an extended cold weather clothing system through the Army. He was just down here making fun of everybody, and he's requesting thermal underwear. And it's not funny because the reason we are here is to make sure that we are getting this all out. And for Members of Congress to come question the Rich Center for Autism. And I know Mr. Altmire has a lot of issues. We have all got issues.
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Tim Ryan
Democratic · Ohio

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Addressing concerns about earmarks and funding during a debate.

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