I might remind the Senator of several facts which substantiate his point. No. 1, the current highway program is based on very dated data. It is based on the 1980 census. We even have in here the 1916 postal road formula--that is in the current law. Of course, the bill we are passing today brings it up to date.
Max Baucus: “I might remind the Senator of several facts which substantiate his point. No. 1, the current highway program is based on…”
On the recordMarch 4, 1998
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Discussing the need to update the highway program during Senate floor debate.
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