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Bruce Westerman: Having done engineering work before I came to Congress, when I hear 2.8 years or 2.5 years, that causes people real…

On the recordMay 10, 2023
Having done engineering work before I came to Congress, when I hear 2.8 years or 2.5 years, that causes people real problems that are actually trying to do projects, to have it delayed that long where you are waiting for permitting.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Westerman highlights the issues caused by lengthy permit processing times.

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