Rep. Calvert Statement On Earmark Moratorium

Statement

Today the House Republican Conference voted for a moratorium on earmarks. Rep. Calvert issued the following statement:

"Today House Republicans voted to unilaterally ban all earmarks. Today's decision to remove ourselves from the earmark process, a decision that Democrats and the Senate should follow, is a statement to the American people that House Republicans are ready to lead the fight for lower spending, more transparency and responsibility in Washington. Now the Congress as a whole needs to address the larger issue of overall spending which has increased dramatically under Speaker Pelosi, and which I have voted against."

"Since 2007, I have abstained from requesting funding for private entities. I have also been a leader in making sure the process is transparent. All projects requested by my office have been posted on my website and required state and/or local officials provide statements of support. While transparency has always been a part of my work in Congress, sometimes going the extra step, such as today's decision by all House Republicans, is necessary to demonstrate to the American people that the GOP is committed to the highest levels of fiscal responsibility, integrity and public accountability."

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