On the recordApril 29, 2024
I am disappointed that the President's budget includes a 35 percent cut in funding for the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
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congress.govI am disappointed that the President's budget includes a 35 percent cut in funding for the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
Maffei criticizes budget cuts to port infrastructure funding.
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