Mary Landrieu: “The small businesses affected by Hurricane Katrina need loan relief to stay in business and create more jobs.”

There is a lot of room to avoid duplication.

We should think about that, a special category.

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.

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.