Steve Pearce: “I agree also with the gentleman from New York that the Circle Line contract set to expire on March 2007 should not be…”

“I agree also with the gentleman from New York that the Circle Line contract set to expire on March 2007 should not be extended. I look forward to working with the gentleman from New York and the chairman and ranking member of the appropriations subcommittee to ensure that a new contract is in place as soon as possible and those responsible for the current delay are held to account for their actions. {time} 1900 I also thank the gentleman for bringing this problem to my attention. With over 600 concession-related contracts in the National Park system, it is difficult for me and the subcommittee staff to always stay on top of these ongoing deadlines.”