    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [September 14, 2006]
    [Page 1646]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Earkmark Reform
    September 14, 2006

        I applaud the House of Representatives for voting again this week in
    support of greater transparency and accountability in Government. H.R.
    1000 [H. Res. 1000]* would shine a brighter light on earmarks by
    requiring disclosure of the sponsors of each provision. This reform
    would help improve the legislative process by making sure both lawmakers
    and the public are better informed before Congress votes to spend the
    taxpayers' money.
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        *White House correction.
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