David Vitter actually said...

I think it is a commonsense nonstarter to even have that discussion if half of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is being diverted for unrelated purposes.

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Vitter emphasizes the impracticality of discussing increased fees when funds are misallocated.

01/30/2013

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