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Doc Hastings: “We think that the intent on both sides of the aisle was to have all earmarks have a transparency to them so we know…”

On the recordOctober 4, 2007
We think that the intent on both sides of the aisle was to have all earmarks have a transparency to them so we know where those earmarks come from. Under this rule, we are self-executing an amendment, and that amendment is not covered, is not covered under the transparency. Now, I don't know if there is something within that bill that has earmarks that aren't being reported, but Leader Boehner's resolution simply would make this subject to transparency. That is all we are saying. That is all that we are saying.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington
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Discussing the need for transparency in earmarks during a debate on a resolution.

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