Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Water Act applauded

Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. Senate passage of the $12 billion reauthorization of Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) will authorize funding for major navigation, flood control and environmental restoration projects carried out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). "This critical legislation will facilitate trade and commerce, and foster economic development," said Associated general Contractors CEO Stephen E. Sandherr. "We urge the House and Senate to work together to finalize this important bill to increase investment in our nation's waterways infrastructure." Your comment?