H.R.5755 - Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008

To establish the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: To establish the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission. as introduced.

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4/10/2008--Introduced.Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008 - Establishes the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission to: (1) develop a clear definition of what constitutes an earmark; and (2) report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the President and Congress. Requires

Official Summary

4/10/2008--Introduced.
Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008 - Establishes the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission to:
(1) develop a clear definition of what constitutes an earmark; and
(2) report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the President and Congress. Requires the Majority Leaders of the House of Representatives and of the Senate to introduce (by request) the legislation recommended in the report.


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08/20/08
Cindy Sheehan refuses to talk to War Widow » Blue Star Chronicles

Given our soldiers, hugs, kisses, phone number, chanting God Bless America and singing American songs. Mrs Vincent mother of Cpl Scott Vincent needs everyone’s help. To contact your congressmen and or women. To support HR 5755 bill TO ...

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06/23/08
email from melissa bean

i also helped introduce the bipartisan earmark reform commission act of 2008, hr 5755, to create an independent commission to investigate congressional and executive earmark spending. it would ensure that federal funds are spent ...

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06/01/08
bean launches congressional accountability initiative

the second bill is the bipartisan earmark reform commission act of 2008, hr 5755. bean was an original cosponsor of the bill when it was introduced last month by congressman ron kind (wi-03). “federal funding requests that target local ...

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