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Congressional Budget Earmarks
2007-04-30T09:32:11-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNTI1XC8xOTcxMzAtMDYtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The guest explained ‘earmarks’ in the congressional budget appropriations process. He said there were $19 billion in congressional earmarks in last year’s federal budget. The Office of Management and Budget has created a searchable database of earmarks for public use. He reported that critics fear that earmarks for private companies create the possibility of undue influence. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
The guest explained ‘earmarks’ in the congressional budget appropriations process. He said there were $19 billion in congressional earmarks …
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The guest explained ‘earmarks’ in the congressional budget appropriations process. He said there were $19 billion in congressional earmarks in last year’s federal budget. The Office of Management and Budget has created a searchable database of earmarks for public use. He reported that critics fear that earmarks for private companies create the possibility of undue influence. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
The guest explained ‘earmarks’ in the congressional budget appropriations process. He said there were $19 billion in congressional earmarks … read more
The guest explained ‘earmarks’ in the congressional budget appropriations process. He said there were $19 billion in congressional earmarks in last year’s federal budget. The Office of Management and Budget has created a searchable database of earmarks for public use. He reported that critics fear that earmarks for private companies create the possibility of undue influence. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
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