Cantor Calls For Permanent Ban On Earmarks

In an editorial on Politico’s website today, the number two Republican in the House says  his party must propose a permanent prohibition on earmarks.

Eric Cantor (R-Va.), the Republican Whip who could ascend to Majority Leader if the GOP wins control of the House this November, says Republicans must be ready to lead by example should they take back the majority this fall.

“The next Republican Conference should immediately move to eliminate earmarks. Should Republicans be elected as the majority party, I believe that we should extend the moratorium to the entire House – to Democrats and Republicans alike. And I encourage President Barack Obama and the White House to take a similar step.”

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