Harry Mitchell on "Supports earmark reform"

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"I have a responsibility to do this," said Rep. Harry Mitchell, an Arizona Democrat who requested $261 million in earmarks for his 5th Congressional District in the East Valley. Most of them were for transportation projects, including $90 million for Phoenix's light-rail project. "People are concerned about earmarks, and now they're more open and transparent."

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http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/northeastvalleyopinions/articles/0731sr-edit0801.html http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/1008flake1001.html

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