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George H.W. Bush: Extensive earmarking and micromanagement of economic assistance programs would reduce their effectiveness and hinder…

On the recordJune 23, 1992
Extensive earmarking and micromanagement of economic assistance programs would reduce their effectiveness and hinder promotion of broad-based economic growth, economic reform, and democratic practices.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 5368 - Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations...

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