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Bob Bennett: The project with the highest benefit-to-cost ratio of 22 to 1--that's the Sacramento River bank protection--received…

On the recordMarch 10, 2010
The project with the highest benefit-to-cost ratio of 22 to 1--that's the Sacramento River bank protection--received only $10 million in this budget request.
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Bob Bennett
Republican · Utah

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Bennett points out the inadequate funding for a highly beneficial project.

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