House Proceeding 05-13-09 on May 13th, 2009 :: 1:31:10 to 1:31:55
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1:31:06 to 1:31:26( Edit History Discussion )

Jeff Flake: able to get here for his amendment. he has arrived and i would yield him at this ti may consume. the chair: the gentleman from arizona is recognized. mr. flake: i thank the gentleman for yielding. i appreciate he offering the amendment on my behalf and it was accepted. the prior amendment simply to ensure that the programs done

1:31:10 to 1:31:55( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Jeff Flake

1:31:27 to 1:31:47( Edit History Discussion )

Jeff Flake: here are not earmarked later. we have had that problem in prior bills. people say, well, thissn't set up for earmarks, this is going to be distributed, this money in a merit-based way. but then a few years later that account from which the money i drawn is completely earmarked and those schools in this case,

1:31:48 to 1:31:55( Edit History Discussion )

Jeff Flake: or other groups who apply for the money, can no longer get access to it because it's completely earmarked. i think this is an important amendment.