Video: Local vs. National Interests
The following video was shot in early October 1998. In this video, Rep.
Merrill Cook (R-IL) take the floor of the House to announce his support for a National Parks and Public Lands bill.
For a man who supports the bill, Cook really seems to hate it. He thinks it is wasteful and damaging to the environment. So why does he support it? He supports it for one reason only -- it brings money to his state.
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Is this a good way to make law?
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Is this man right for supporting the bill?
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Which interests are more important -- the interests of the district or the interests of the nation?
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