CSPAN2 Key Capitol Hill Hearings May 22, 2014
Them to be at their full capacity, and the only way we achieve this is by dredging some of these areas where weve seen some major problems. The bill also makes Critical Reforms to our nations rivers and waterways. The inland waterway system in this country spans 38 states and handles approximately one half of all inland waterway freight. With many maintenance and Construction Projects years overdue, the inland waterways are in dire need of major rehabilitation. The inland Waterways Trust fund which funds these projects is in steady decline and if we dont strengthen it, the industries that so h...
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