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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Congressman Gosar Urges Leadership to Resist Earmark Restoration
Washington, DC,
June 26, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2012 CONTACT: Apryl Marie Fogel IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Yesterday, Congressman Gosar and 56 other members of the House of Representatives wrote a letter to House majority and minority leadership asking for their support in resisting attempts by some members to restore earmarks in the 113th Congress. The full letter can be seen below. The past two decades have seen a significant rise in our nation’s debt and deficit, with future increases scheduled for years to come. This debt and deficit spending has occurred under both Republican and Democratic Administrations, and Republican and Democrat control of Congress. All Americans recognize that something must be done to address our nation’s unsustainable fiscal situation. That is why we strongly urge you to resist efforts by some Members of the House to restore earmarks in the 113th Congress. The American people spoke loud and clear in 2006, 2008, and 2010 that they wanted reforms and changes to the way Congress operates. They asked for changes, and the House listened. One of those changes was to amend the House Rules to prohibit the practice of earmarking. These special interest set asides should not be allowed to return to the House in any shape, form or fashion. As the House debates our annual spending bills to fund the federal government, we thank you for your commitment to enforcing the current House Rules regarding earmarks, and urge you to reject calls to allow for the return of earmarks in the House of Representatives. |