11/19/2013
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"In 2008 Reclamation testified before this committee that maintenance needs of Reclamation facilities exceeded $3.2 billion."
"The longer we wait. The more likely these facilities will fall into disrepair."
"Most of the agency's infrastructure has an average age of over 50 years."
"It's not a partisan issue, Mr. Chairman. Any Senator with aging infrastructure should be very concerned and is concerned about addressing these problems."