I became aware of this over the past year; and it is a very, very important issue that the gentleman from Nebraska is trying to deal with. When we have bureaucrats that are not responsive to constituents, and without any valid reason, certainly it is something we should all be very concerned about and would support his efforts in any way possible.
Addressing the issue of bureaucratic responsiveness to constituents.
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I thank the gentleman from Arizona for yielding. Yes, we were aware of it. We have been advised by the DOT of the ramifications of this amendment in the revised form. That is why I rise in opposition. It is DOT's concerns we are raising.
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The gentleman makes a very compelling argument, and we would accept the amendment.
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