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On the recordMay 24, 2011
It is vital. If we don't plan ahead and have sites for dredged materials that are economically viable, it will jeopardize the economy of our region and our Nation.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Warning about the risks of inadequate planning for dredging projects.

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