That is good because the American people are paying attention to this process. In a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC poll. the American people said that ending earmarks should be the No. 1 priority for Congress this session. Thirtynine percent said that members should be prohibited from "directing federal funds to specific projects benefiting only certain constituents." It is interesting to note that ending earmarks was ranked ahead of immigration reform. which was cited as the No. 1 priority by 32 percent of Americans. I hope that these results. combined with polls showing a 22percent approval rating for Congress. will encourage conferees to avoid a confrontation with President Bush over spending. I would hope that when conferees look for items to remove from this bill they take a close look at my amendments that lost by a narrow margin as well as those I withdrew.
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