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TCPalm,The cost of the projects in this bill will total $23 billion. There are similar projects in the nation other than Florida that total $58 billion.
Protections fall short on groundwater - Nov 29, 2007
Detroit Free Press,However, where WRDA sought to prohibit diversions, the compact allows bottled water from the region to be classified as a "product" available for diversion.
WRDA passage helps flood project - Nov 22, 2007
St. Helena Star,The city’s share of the county’s Measure A funds will pay back most of that loan, and the city hopes to use the funding sources made available by WRDA to
WRDA override lacks funds - Nov 12, 2007
New Orleans CityBusiness,...“The override of the president’s veto of WRDA in both the House and now the Senate is a critical step toward securing more than $3 billion — and possibly as
NCGA celebrates enactment of WRDA - Nov 16, 2007
High Plains Journal,..."The WRDA enactment illustrates the power of perseverance," said Warren Kemper, member of the NCGA Production and Stewardship Action Team and board member
Iowans Applaud Override of Bush's WRDA Veto - Nov 11, 2007
Wallace's Farmer,8 of President George Bush's veto of the Water Resources Development Act - WRDA as it is called - is a major step forward. A statement from the Iowa Corn
Cantwell applauds override of WRDA veto - Nov 13, 2007
Dredging News Online,US Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) has applauded the Senate’s 79-14 vote to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA),
State Applauds Congress for Support of WRDA - Nov 11, 2007
Wakulla.com,The State of Florida today applauded actions taken by Congress to override a veto of the long-awaited Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA 2007).
Dick Durbin: Durbin Praises Congress Override Of The Presidents ... - Nov 12, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),Passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) was years overdue. This bill is now law and we can begin the process of starting important projects
Nebraska Corn Organizations Applaud WRDA Passage - Nov 12, 2007
Southwest Nebraska News,The WRDA legislation authorizes the construction of seven 1200-foot locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Nebraska Corn Board director Bob
Ros-Lehtinen "pleased" that WRDA will become law - Nov 12, 2007
Dredging News Online,WRDA contains billions of dollars for the Everglades Restoration Project as well as millions more for local important South Florida projects,
US Senate Decides WRDA Bill On Bush Veto Override Vote - Nov 7, 2007
Bayou Buzz,The WRDA would then become law. The legislation contains the first water system restoration and flood control authorizations since 2000 and has the solid
WATERWAYS COUNCIL URGES CONGRESS TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF WRDA - Nov 9, 2007
Maritime Global Net (press release),The long-awaited and delayed WRDA legislation would authorize critically important projects on the inland waterways including the modernization of seven
Crist: Override president on WRDA - Nov 6, 2007
Palm Beach Post,...“Failure to pass WRDA 2007 (Water Resources Development Act) will cause greater delays, increased costs and drastically hamper the restoration effort,�
WRDA veto overridden - Nov 8, 2007
Brownfield,WRDA includes improvements to the nation’s waterways that will improve the shipment of ag products. The measure authorizes around $23 billion in projects to
WATERWAYS COUNCIL, INC. APPLAUDS HOUSE/SENATE FOR OVERRIDE OF WRDA ... - Nov 9, 2007
Maritime Global Net (press release),WRDA, delayed for more than seven years, is now law. It authorizes critically important projects on the inland waterways including the modernization of
House Votes To Override Bush Veto Of WRDA Measure - Nov 7, 2007
The Gate - National Journal,The 361-54 House vote was well more than the two-thirds necessary and exemplified the popularity of the Army Corps of Engineers projects in the WRDA measure
President vetoes WRDA; House votes to override - Nov 8, 2007
St. Helena Star,In a statement accompanying his veto, Bush was skeptical of Congress’ ability to follow through on WRDA’s promises. “I fully support funding for water
WRDA a boost for port - Nov 9, 2007
Daily Iberian,Pontiff said now that the port has the federal money from the WRDA, it can enter into a cautionary agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers to design
State Farm Organizations Pleased with WRDA Veto Override - Nov 9, 2007
Wisconsin Ag Connection,The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says the WRDA bill is not only good news for farmers, but Wisconsin's overall economy, as well.
Max Baucus: Baucus Hails WRDA Victory - Nov 9, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),Baucus included the authorization in the Water Resource Development Act, or WRDA, which President Bush vetoed last week. In order to override the veto,
Legislators visit region to discuss water bill passage - Nov 30, 2007
Southeast Missourian,The act, known as WRDA, authorizes the US Army Corps of Engineers' flood control, environmental restoration and navigation projects, including Mississippi
Bottleneck no more, thanks to WRDA passage - Nov 8, 2007
Brownfield,...by Julie Harker With the passage of WRDA this week, Missouri Corn Growers Association executive director Gary Marshall says the entire mid-continent will
SCHUMER, CLINTON: SENATE OVERIDES PRESIDENTIAL VETO OF WRDA - Nov 8, 2007
WBNG-TV,A project authorization in WRDA is a necessary first step towards securing funding in an appropriations bill at a later date. “The vote today sends the
Corn Growers Thank House of Representatives for WRDA Override Vote - Nov 6, 2007
Primenewswire (press release),In a letter to Congress, the NCGA and other organizations stated that, in the seven years since the Congress passed the last WRDA bill, a significant number
Illinois Corn Growers Association: Effort Begins To Override WRDA Veto - Nov 5, 2007
CattleNetwork.com,President Bush made good on his threat to veto the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this afternoon. Override votes in the House and Senate are now
WRDA Passes Senate: Now Law - Nov 8, 2007
Hoosier Ag Today,In effect, the Senate Vote enacted WRDA. This is the first time since President George W. Bush took office that Congress has enacted a law over his
Not everyone is on the WRDA "Love Boat" - Nov 8, 2007
Brownfield,...by Bob Meyer One of the 14 Senators who voted to sustain the President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) was Russ Feingold.
House Overrides WRDA Veto - Nov 7, 2007
Ohio Farmer,WRDA usually is updated every two years, but has not made it through the legislative process since 2000. Many issues with the country's inland waterways
Senate vote expected Thursday morning on WRDA veto override - Nov 8, 2007
Brownfield,The National Corn Growers Association and other organizations say that WRDA addresses multiple issues by authorizing critical projects on inland waterways.
CCAGW to Congress: Uphold WRDA Veto! - Nov 6, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...“The distribution of earmarks in WRDA bears little relation to national priorities. Instead, this behemoth represents the triumph of raw political power,
Congressman criticizes WRDA veto - Nov 6, 2007
Fergus Falls Daily Journal,Congressman Collin Peterson today criticized President Bush for his veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that would authorize flood control
House votes to override Bush veto on WRDA - Nov 7, 2007
Dredging News Online,If passed into law, the WRDA Bill will authorize billions of dollars in coastal restoration, river navigation and dredging projects, levee construction and
House Votes to Override WRDA Veto - Nov 7, 2007
Wisconsin Ag Connection,The WRDA act passed both chambers with plenty of votes to override the veto. Bush opposed the legislation because lawmakers added $9 billion to its total
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Backs WRDA Veto Overturn - Nov 7, 2007
Wisconsin Ag Connection,During the week, the WFBF had been urging its members to call their Congressional representatives to override President Bush's veto of WRDA.
Bush Vetos WRDA, But Congress May Override Decision - Nov 5, 2007
Wisconsin Ag Connection,WRDA is usually updated every two years, but has not managed to get through conference and to the president's desk since 2000. Supporters of the plan say
State Coop Leader Hopes WRDA Veto Will Be Overturned - Nov 5, 2007
Wisconsin Ag Connection,Bill Oemichen says the WRDA conference report, also known as the Locks and Dams bill, had been approved by overwhelming votes in both houses of Congress.
Shimkus Intends to Override WRDA - Nov 6, 2007
WJBDRadio.com,Congressman John Shimkus has announced his intention to vote to override the President veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).
Bush vetos WRDA - Nov 4, 2007
Marine Log,The Senate passed WRDA by a vote of 81 to 12 and the House passed it by a vote of 381-40. "This bill lacks fiscal discipline. I fully support funding for
Senate discusses WRDA veto override - Nov 7, 2007
Brownfield,The NCGA and other organizations say that WRDA addresses multiple issues by authorizing critical projects on the inland waterways.
Missouri Farm Bureau leader urges override of WRDA veto - Nov 5, 2007
Brownfield,All Missouri lawmakers on Capital Hill voted for the final version of WRDA except for Senator Claire mccaskill and Congressman Roy Blunt.
Override Vote of WRDA Veto Expected - Nov 5, 2007
The Farmer,WRDA is usually updated every two years, but has not managed to get through conference and to the president's desk since 2000. Bush vetoed the bill because
Senator Boxer: Boxer Statement on WRDA Veto - Nov 5, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),...“We haven't had a WRDA bill in almost seven years, leaving many of California's and our nation's water infrastructure needs unmet. This WRDA bill provides
Posted 9:51 am 11/6/07 Clinton: WRDA needed to improve lock ... - Nov 6, 2007
Clinton Herald,We have not had a WRDA... for years because nobody could agree on what would go in it. We now have a huge bipartisan majority.
Posed to help Louisiana - Nov 30, 2007
Daily Iberian,It was the first time a WRDA bill has been passed since President Bush took office. "When you go seven years without a water bill, you have a lot of backlog
Bond Among Leaders in Override Effort of Presidential Veto of WRDA ... - Nov 5, 2007
Missourinet.com,By Steve Walsh Congress is set to attempt an override, this week, of President Bush's veto of the Water Resources Development Act - or WRDA.
Pelosi: 'WRDA Veto Override Reaffirms Congress' Commitment to ... - Nov 6, 2007
Earthtimes,WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /prnewswire-usnewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the House voting overwhelmingly today to override
Emerson, Bond to speak on water resources law - Nov 30, 2007
Southeast Missourian,At $23 billion, the WRDA will pay for more than 900 water-supply, flood-control, navigation and environmental-restoration projects.
Congress Overrides Bush Veto of Water Resources Development Act - Nov 8, 2007
Environment News Service..."Enactment of WRDA is a victory for addressing America's water resources needs in a fiscally responsible manner," Inhofe said today. "The WRDA bill is not a
Congress Overrides WRDA Veto, Locks & Dams Get Funding - Nov 9, 2007
Wisconsin Ag Connection,It's been over seven years since money was authorized for locks and dam restoration, but that will soon change now that Congress overturned President Bush's
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