By providing the full, upfront funding of $20 million for the project, we were able to get the Air Force to prioritize its construction and limit disruption to the base and GrandSKY’s operations.
John Hoeven: “By providing the full, upfront funding of $20 million for the project, we were able to get the Air Force to prioritize…”
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Highlighting the impact of funding on construction priorities.
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We worked to secure funding for this project, which will improve safety, reduce delays and strengthen the movement of people and goods throughout the region.
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