I think it is a very positive bill. I would hope that the funding would be allocated based on the percentage of the freight that comes through the ports so that is something you might want to consider.
Peter DeFazio: “I think it is a very positive bill. I would hope that the funding would be allocated based on the percentage of the…”
On the recordFebruary 19, 2009
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DeFazio supports Richardson's bill and suggests funding allocation based on freight percentage.
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