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Congressman Flake to Seek Seat on House Appropriations Committee
Committee Needs Member Who Does Not Seek Earmarks

	Related Documents Congressman Flake's letter to Republican Leader Boehner requesting a seat on the House Appropriations Committee

Washington, D.C., Nov 20 - Republican Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District, today announced that he would seek a seat on the House Appropriations Committee in the 111th Congress.

    Congressman Flake believes that, in order to regain credibility on fiscal issues, Republicans need to demonstrate their commitment to reining in runaway spending.

    “It is difficult for Republicans to convince voters that we have turned a corner on spending if we continue to use the House Appropriations Committee as little more than a vehicle for securing earmarks,” said Flake in a letter to House Republican Leader John Boehner. “Wouldn’t it make sense to have at least one member on the Committee who doesn’t seek earmarks?”

    Congressman Flake sought a seat on the House Appropriations Committee in January 2008 but was passed over for the position.