11/28/2012
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"MAP-21 created hard deadlines to lessen red tape, to create greater certainty for project sponsors and eliminate costly delays, which waste taxpayer money."
"Government regulations slow down projects and delay progress."
"But the politics is important, as the Chairman knows. We need a bill. And a bill, quite frankly, it is more difficult dealing with Republicans than Democrats in the Senate."
"I believe there is sufficient evidence to avoid a threatened listing, and appreciate the Service extending the final rule until March 14th."