Banning Certain Earmarks

March 11, 2010 4:07 PM

Following a series of recent scandals for the Democratic Party, Nancy Cordes reports Congressional leaders are aiming for ethical reform by banning earmarks for private companies.

House GOP Adopts Earmark Moratorium

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