Bruce F. Vento: “I want to just turn to page 50 of the bill that the gentleman is…”

On the recordJune 19, 1996

I want to just turn to page 50 of the bill that the gentleman is commenting on and I want to point out it says on line 16 that not to exceed $50 million to remain available until expended may be obligated for the construction of forest roads by timber purchasers. That is the $50 million that I am talking about. The issue of reconstruction and so forth is ahead of that. I am not suggesting in the amendment that I have that it ought to be taken all from that or all from the other area. I agree with the gentleman that there is a need to maintain roads, but I am just saying that it is a question of priority. There is $50 million in here for the construction of new roads, not just the credit program that the gentleman is talking about.

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Bruce F. Vento

Minnesota

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Discussing funding for forest road construction during a debate on a related bill.

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Bruce F. Vento: “I want to just turn to page 50 of the bill that the gentleman is commenting on and I want to point out it says on line…”

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