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Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Posted by: John Campbell at 3:53 PM

Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) Chairman of the Republican Study Committee just offered an amendment for a one year moratorium on earmarks For the FY 2009 Budget. It was quickly defeated along party lines. The vote was 16 ayes 21 noes, with 2 members not voting.

See below for a video of my argument in favor of the moratorium.

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About John Campbell

John Campbell is a member of the House Financial Services Committee, and has taken a leadership role in addressing the country's top economic issues. Campbell serves as a member of the Joint Economic Committee, and House Committee on the Budget. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from UCLA and a Master's Degree in Taxation from USC.