Cravaack’s first vote: Extend Earmark Moratorium
November 18, 2010 by Rick Brock
Filed under Chip Cravaack, Featured, News
Joined by unanimous GOP Conference, Cravaack votes to reform Washington and cut wasteful spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman-elect Chip Cravaack was joined by over 80 other freshmen members of Congress and all House Republicans in a vote to extend a ban on earmarks for another two years. The ban was hailed as an important step in eliminating wasteful pork-barrel spending.
“Earmarks have become a symbol of wasteful spending and everything that is wrong with Washington,” said Cravaack. “This vote shows that the new majority in Washington is serious about cutting the pork and reforming the way Washington works.”
The moratorium passed by House Republicans reads:
“Resolved that it is the policy of the House Republican Conference that no Member shall request a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit, as such terms have been described in the Rules of the House.”
Rather than the earmarking process that has been marked by insider deals and corruption, Cravaack favors a system that establishes funding priorities based on “muscle, not merit” meaning critical projects get funded regardless of seniority, chairmanship, and which party is in control.
“The wasteful, pork-barrel spending is one of the reasons I decided to run for Congress. After watching it spin out of control, I decided it was time to suit up and take action.” Cravaack said. “Like most Americans, I was tired of the spending and borrowing that left us debt to be passed on to our children and grandchildren.”
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