Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a Times-Picayune editorial dated today in support of this and a New York Times editorial of March 2, as well as a letter of support from Secretary Donovan and Secretary Geithner testifying to the importance of these projects.
The speaker is advocating for an extension of the Gulf Opportunity Zone tax credits to support housing projects.
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On behalf of our client, we would support a broadening of the coverage, but as long as it does not dilute the focus on the large projects that are on the dashboard.
Senator Landrieu recently announced that on June 30, we are going to be holding a field hearing on trade issues down in New Orleans.
I generally support the goals of the enhancements to the FAST Act, and do believe, as Senator McCaskill said, that having--and both of you--a permanent director, a budget, a staff to give some strength to what you all are trying to do.
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