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Morning, everyone. The committee will come to order. Were here to examine the deferred maintenance needs of the public Land Management agencies. This is a topic i care about. I know each of you certainly, the folks on this committee, have expressed concern. Not just coming into this hearing today, but, really, over the years. When we consider deferred maintenance, we most commonly think of the 12 billion maintenance backlog accrued by the National Park service. We consider that here in the committee at great length and it rightfully continues to attract a great deal of national attention. But ...

Test. Captioning performed by vitac with Glacier National park totaling 131 million and yellowstone National Park which we share with wyoming, i think the senators of wyoming say its more than a share, they have most of it in wyoming, that backlog is growing close to 600 million. I wouldnt be surprised if that number perhaps goes up even higher. If left unchecked there will be impacts in our Outdoor Economy, there will be impacts to our gateway communities like gardner, like cook city and like others. Thankfully congress is working together and taking action again with this bipartisan restore ...

Committee examined executive branch nominations. At a senate hearing, witnesses from the trucking and shipping industry talked about the importance of freight to the u. S. Economy and the infrastructure needs of the u. S. Highways, courts and waterways. Senator and half chairs this environment and public works subcommittee. This is one hour 30 minutes. The meeting will come to order. We are honored to have some great Witnesses Today and i will save the introductions. I know there are a couple introductions that would be made from up here. This morning ill go ahead with Opening Statements were ...

Cardin, you have an introduction to make also. We will do that. Lets recognize first senator carper because he is going to be coming back and doing his a little bit later. Very briefly, welcome to the important hearing and i want to thank our chair and Ranking Member for putting this all together. I have a statement by the act to ask unanimous consent that appear in the record of have a. I have a statement by the act to ask unanimous consent that appear in the record of have a chance to come back and give alive later this morning i will do that. Again, its good to see you all. Thank you for jo...

Debate. The chair will learnt recognition alternate recognition between the parties, each party limited to one hour, and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1 50 p. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer, for five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. This weekend we gather in portland to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of don frisbee, who died june 26 at the age of 91. Don led an extraordinary life. Rising through the Company Ranks to becom...