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John Boozman: “The MR&T project helped to protect more than 10 million acres and nearly 1 million structures, while preventing more…”

On the recordOctober 17, 2011
The MR&T project helped to protect more than 10 million acres and nearly 1 million structures, while preventing more than $110 billion in damages.
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John Boozman
Republican · Arkansas

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Boozman outlines the effectiveness of the Mississippi River and Tributaries project.

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