06/03/2013
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"The Water, Power and Oceans Subcommittee meets today to consider three bills that nearly span the wide range of our Subcommittee's jurisdiction."
"I want to thank Congresswoman Pingree for coming before the Subcommittee today to testify on her bill."
"This bill, championed by the Alaska delegation in the House--the entire delegation--and the Senate reauthorizes NOAA's critical ocean surveying and mapping program."
"While it may not be a surprise that a Federal agency has been slow to adopt efficient techniques and technologies, the private sector has stepped up to the challenge."