In the early going, we are putting an emphasis on getting our funds obligated because, as Chairman Oberstar pointed out, we have an obligation deadline where 50 percent of the funds to 297 grantees needing must be obligated by September 1st or those funds are lapsed to other grantees.
Oberstar emphasizes the importance of meeting funding obligation deadlines.
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