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On the recordJuly 17, 2017
But why there are not drain outlets in that wall and why Federal standards would not call for certain increment of drainage flow or offsetting walls or something in some areas, I simply don't understand.
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Garret Graves
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Graves questions the lack of drainage in safety walls on interstates after flooding.

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