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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that Members post on their websites all earmark requests made to the Committee on Appropriations.

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4/2/2008--Introduced.
Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner requesting the Committee on Appropriations or any subcommittee to include a congressional earmark in any legislation... morehide bill summary

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Introduced		Voted on by House
April 02, 2008

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April 20, 2008 Walz supports earmark reform legislation

Representative Boyda's resolution (H.Res 1072 ) would require all Representatives to disclose their requests for federal earmarks on their Congressional websites within 24 hours. Each description must include the earmark's proposed ...

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Source: Bluestem Prairie: news about Tim Walz (MN-1)

April 16, 2008 sutton paves way for passage of fire safety bill

floor speech in support of h.res.1072 (sutton) and hr 4847, the united states fire administration reauthorization act of 2008.

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Source: Floor Speeches from Rep. Betty Sutton (OH)

April 07, 2008 Explaining the Other White Meat

Under Boyda's resolution, H.Res. 1072, all Members of Congress would be required to disclose their requests for federal earmarks on their official Congressional websites. "It's time for meaningful transparency in every step of the ...

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Source: Boyda Bloc

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