Lopez on local earmarks
question:
Will you champion local earmarks; why or why not?answer:
In general, no! I will submit my legislative proposals developed for the interest of this District and the Valley through the appropriate committee process and work hard to see that they are passed. I oppose the kind of earmark legislation used by some as political payback or to gain favor. If Congress moves to ban or severely restrict earmarks, I will support the effort. However, if there is no change in the behavior of Congress from past excesses, I will reserve the option to submit limited transparent earmarks expressly for the benefit of our District and its constituents
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