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On the recordMay 8, 2017
I would just urge us to take an earlier look at the way we are going to authorize the next WRDA bill so that we can make sure we get it done next year.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin calls for proactive measures to ensure timely authorization of the next WRDA bill.

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