A President's annual budget request is nothing more than a request for Congress to consider. It cannot supersede the law or the congressional power of the purse.
I remain hopeful that this is still possible. I stand ready to work with anyone who is serious about investing in our infrastructure.
I have got to say I find it nonsensical to say well, it is the first 2 years of this administration and of course things--
Ideology does not supersede the law.
Unfortunately, that is not true.
I hope these findings, and the discussion today, mark the beginning of a new page, where FTA, the Department of Transportation, and the Whit...
Are you willing to look at and approve projects over 40 percent?
On July 10, they introduced H.R. 3632, the Fair and Open Skies Act.
On July 10th they introduced, H.R. 3632, the Fair and Open Skies Act.
We have less than 40 percent utilization to authorized depths at the 50 largest harbors in America.
Rising tides raise all ships--and enactment of this legislation will pave the way for further adjustments in WRDA.