Them to be at their full capacity, and the only way we achieve this is by dredging some of these areas where weve seen some major problems. The bill also makes Critical Reforms to our nations rivers and waterways. The inland waterway system in this country spans 38 states and handles approximately one half of all inland waterway freight. With many maintenance and Construction Projects years overdue, the inland waterways are in dire need of major rehabilitation. The inland Waterways Trust fund which funds these projects is in steady decline and if we dont strengthen it, the industries that so heavily depend on the inland water system and the people that work for these industries critical jobs will suffer. That is why i cosponsored the river act with senators casey and landrieu to help move forward major instruction Construction Projects on the inland waterway system including locks and dams on the mississippi river. Other provisions of the river act are included in the final wrda bill i
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland had strong words for the State judicial system ahead of a Baltimore man’s sentencing in fe