Earmarks have become a symbol of a Congress that has broken faith with the people. This earmark ban shows the American people we are listening and we are dead serious about ending business as usual in Washington.
John BoehnerAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: November 17, 1949
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