if we do go into sequestration, I have heard that they may have to reduce their flying hours by as much as 18 percent.

I will submit something into the record.

So I guess that is really the real problem. It doesn't matter how much we put into the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; the reality is it really wouldn't be any additional new money.

I am also glad that the improvements to the harbor maintenance may be part of this process.

Mr. President, every time I travel the great State of Arkansas, I meet farmers and ranchers who help feed America and the world. That is just how prevalent agriculture is in my home State. It is our No. 1 industry and accounts for $16…

I introduced S. 2045, and my hope is that this will pass this body quickly, because it would require that judges of the Veterans Court live within 50 miles of the D.C. area.

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The civil works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is vital to the strength of our country.

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