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On the recordDecember 19, 2012
Yes. The funding is tied to estimates of natural disaster damages relayed to Congress by the Corps, however, the funding is not earmarked to specific projects. The Corps utilizes this funding to restore essential project functions based on the Corps' priority of the damages. In that context, Great Lakes ports and harbors would be eligible for the funding.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Dec 19, 2012

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