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Jon L. Christensen: “I am also pleased to rise in support of H.R. 856, legislation introduced by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Stenholm)…”

On the recordMay 14, 2003
I am also pleased to rise in support of H.R. 856, legislation introduced by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Stenholm), that would provide financial relief to the Tom Green Water District in Texas. Persistent drought continues to devastate agriculture and create financial hardship for water districts in many areas of the western United States. Most water districts depend on water sales as their primary source of revenue. With water supplies at record lows, some districts cannot sell enough water to meet their financial obligations. In the case of the Tom Green District, it is entirely appropriate that we extend the length of their contract term to allow additional time for the district to meet its payment obligations.
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Jon L. Christensen
Nebraska
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Supporting H.R. 856 to provide financial relief to the Tom Green Water District in Texas.

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