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David Obey: That's not correct. There is an understanding that has been reached. It is a little more complicated than the gentleman…

On the recordJune 14, 2007
That's not correct. There is an understanding that has been reached. It is a little more complicated than the gentleman has expressed. But the intent is that all of the bills will, by the time the bills move to the Senate, have an opportunity for earmarks to be attached to the bills. Let me just walk you through what my understanding is with respect to all of the subcommittees.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing the process of earmarks in relation to bills moving to the Senate.

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