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Congressman Bishop urges focus on overall federal spending, defends some earmarks
Summary
Visiting U.S. Rep. Chris Bishop told the Utah Senate that concern about earmarks often distracts from the larger problem of overall federal spending, criticized PAYGO rules as likely to drive tax increases, and praised Utah’s budgeting process and local military development efforts.
U.S. Rep. Chris Bishop visited the Utah Senate to discuss federal budgeting, earmarks and PAYGO rules, telling senators that headline fights over earmarks often mask broader budgetary choices. “Earmarks are not a problem, Washington — it’s the amount of money we’re putting on the table that’s the problem before you ever start piddling around with any of…
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