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Patty Murray: “Yes, the Senator from Pennsylvania's understanding is correct. The conference report does give the Secretary of…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2009
Yes, the Senator from Pennsylvania's understanding is correct. The conference report does give the Secretary of Transportation authority to waive the minimum grant size under the discretionary grant program for the purpose of funding significant projects in smaller cities, regions or States. Additionally, funds provided for investment in highway infrastructure maybe be used for passenger and freight rail transportation and port infrastructure projects.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Discussing the authority granted to the Secretary of Transportation in a conference report.

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