The Senate will be in order. Mr. President, members of Congress understand the needs of our constituents far better than any well intentioned federal employee located here in Washington. The CDS projects provide funding for states, communities, and nonprofit organizations. The process is completely open and transparent. Senators who submit such requests are required to post that their their requests on their official website along with a certification that neither they nor their immediate family members have any financial interest in the items requested. (02:15–02:25)
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Asserts that CDS projects fund states, communities, and nonprofits.
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