That is my interpretation and I believe that if communities making the transition from defense determine that tourism is an important economic diversification option, funds under this title should be available from EDA to support those efforts.
Discussing economic diversification options for communities transitioning from defense.
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I am one of the one-third of the Democrats that voted for the bill, but it seems to me it is the Republican leadership that is responsible for appointing conferees and moving it to conference. Why has that not happened?
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