We both realize that budget restraints are tight this year. But I am hopeful that Chairman Gorton and Ranking Minority Member Byrd will find a way to fully fund this project when the conference committee meets on the Interior appropriations bill later this fall.
Discussing funding for a project during debate on the Interior appropriations bill.
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