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Archive Home > 2010 > March > 12 > Walden says no earmarks — what’s it mean for us?

Walden says no earmarks — what’s it mean for us?

By Keith Chu / The Bulletin
March 12, 2010

WASHINGTON — Saying it’s time for a “fresh start” for the federal budget, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, joined the rest of House Republicans in announcing that he won’t ask for any federal earmarks this year.

Earmarks — or spending items specifically requested by one or more lawmakers for....

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