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Commemorations Flourish, Despite the Rules

By Suzanne Nelson
Roll Call Staff
Nov. 29, 2004, Midnight

Next to appropriations earmarks, the parochial lifeblood of Congress just might be commemorations, remembrances and recognitions. They provide every Member with an opportunity to affix the Congressional seal to a favorite group, cause, team, local interest, vegetable, or whatever they wish.

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