

Flake Triumphs on Anti-Earmark Vote
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04/10/08 06:40 PM ET
Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) successfully attached an anti-earmark amendment Thursday to the Beach Act by a vote of 263-117.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-Wis.) voted present while 103 Democrats and 14 Republicans voted against it.
In a release, Flake said, "Supporters of [the Beach Act] have said that they have no intention of earmarking funds authorized under it. However, we
House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-Wis.) voted present while 103 Democrats and 14 Republicans voted against it.
In a release, Flake said, "Supporters of [the Beach Act] have said that they have no intention of earmarking funds authorized under it. However, we








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