Barbara Boxer: “I want to thank Senators Domenici and Reid for their hard work in developing this legislation. In particular, I…”

“I want to thank Senators Domenici and Reid for their hard work in developing this legislation. In particular, I appreciate the attention that they have given to the infrastructure needs of California, as well as to the overall importance of this bill for those of us representing western States. Los Angeles, the largest metropolitan area in the western United States, faces many challenges. Local community leaders are working hard to revitalize the areas surrounding the Los Angeles River. The river, reinforced with concrete to provide flood control benefits, runs 51 miles through much of urban Los Angeles. Both the Senate and House of Representatives include funding in the Energy and Water Appropriations bills for operation and maintenance of the Los Angeles County Drainage Area project.”