On the recordDecember 13, 2010
Yes. I think any congressionally-directed spending is an earmark. Now I don't think all earmarks are bad at all, as long as they're transparent, disclosed, subject to debate.
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transcripts.cnn.comYes. I think any congressionally-directed spending is an earmark. Now I don't think all earmarks are bad at all, as long as they're transparent, disclosed, subject to debate.
Paul Begala discusses the definition of earmarks and their transparency in Congress.
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