Bud Shuster: “I would like to engage in a colloquy, but first I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Westmoreland) for…”

This amendment does clarify there were crediting responsibilities between the Corps and non-Federal sponsors in the Everglades, so I thank the gentleman for bringing this to our attention. I am prepared to accept the amendment. Mr…

I have three more speakers. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton). {time} 1345

I thank the gentleman for offering a commonsense amendment that encourages the Corps to consider reasonable alternative agreements between State and local entities and private partners. This makes a lot of sense to me. Mr. Chairman, I am…

Again, I am prepared to accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Soto). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 4…