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Earmarks divide California lawmakers

Published: April 3, 2010  By: admin, In: News,  2 Comments
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By Rob Hotakainen, McClatchy Newspapers

WASHINGTON — In Elk Grove, the local congressman is not backing the city’s request for $250,000 in federal money for a new teen resource center, one of the city’s top local projects.

That’s because Republican Rep. Dan Lungren of Gold River, who represents the city of Elk Grove, doesn’t support earmarks, the money used to pay for special pet projects back home.

Tom McClintock

Rep. Tom McClintock

In Calistoga, the local congressman is trying to get Congress to approve $2 million for a new building that would house both a teen center and an art center.

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  1. Shirley says - Posted: April 3, 2010

    I hope Dan Lungren holds his position on this subject.

    Shirley, Alpine County.

  2. Nancy says - Posted: April 3, 2010

    Dan Lungren is known for his fiscal restraint and very strong ethics. Good for him!