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Alan Simpson: “I can certainly understand my colleague's interest in this issue, and I agree that there are certain circumstances where…”

On the recordJune 7, 2018
I can certainly understand my colleague's interest in this issue, and I agree that there are certain circumstances where the Corps should consider more than just commercial tonnage using a waterway when allocating funding. In fact, a report accompanying the bill directs the Corps to consider several criteria other than just tonnage. Since the amendment does not upset the balance of priorities within the bill nor direct funds to any particular project or activity, I will not oppose the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.
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Alan Simpson
Wyoming
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Jun 7, 2018

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