House Proceeding on Mar 24th, 2010 :: 0:10:00 to 0:11:00
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Mike Quigley: east when the terrorists are defeated, and that's just the way it is. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. quigley: madam speaker, president obama made an important request.

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Speech By: Mike Quigley

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Mike Quigley: he called on congress to continue down the path of earmark reform as an important way to spend smarter and rebuild the public's trust. we simpl cannot afford to wait any longer for real earmark reform. last year i introduced house resolution 614, which prohibits earmarks for for-profit entities. last week the appropriations committee to up the premise

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Mike Quigley: of this rolution by establishing a one-year moratorium on earmarks for for-profits. we must make this ban permanent and act in an open and responsible manner, allowing for public scrutiny of all requests. moving forward each dollar spent must benefit the american people, not some special interests. our work today will help us

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Mike Quigley: build a safer and stronger