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To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (47234)11/17/2010 8:15:58 PM
From: TimF1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71588
 
Earmarks are a small part of the budget. OTOH they had been growing at a good clip, and also the symbolism of the move is important. If we can't stop, or at least reduce, earmarks now, confidence in any sort of fiscal sanity will be reduced.