First of all, been focusing on appropriations. I've been on appropriations for more than 10 years. I got the experience. The experience makes a difference. And I've been working on making sure that we put earmarks. They're not grants, but earmarks where a member of Congress puts directly money to help folks. For example, the animal shelter in Stark county that will help Stark County. (00:17–00:21)
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Asserts that Henry Cuellar is working to include earmarks in appropriations.
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