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Senator Praises Senate For Giving St. Mary's Project The Green Light

November 8, 2007 -- (Washington, D.C.) – Montana Senator Max Baucus today helped get the game winning touchdown for the Senate’s vote to override the President’s veto on a bill that contains $153 million in funding authorization for the St. Mary’s Diversion.    » read more »

Bill’s provisions will help to preserve and protect Michigan waterways

November 8, 2007 -- WASHINGTON – Sens. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) today hailed the 79-14 Senate vote to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act, which includes numerous provisions for Michigan and the Great Lakes. The House voted to override the veto earlier this week, so the bill now becomes law.    » read more »

Senate Today Votes 79-14 to Override Presidential Veto of Water Resources Development Act, Authorizing Funding for Water Projects Across New York

November 8, 2007 -- Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced that the Senate has voted to override the President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), joining the House to authorize $10 million for projects to upgrade drinking water systems in several communities across New York State.    » read more »

Refuses to Allow President to Block America's Priorities

November 8, 2007 -- Washington, DC — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada made the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act    » read more »

November 8, 2007 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today issued the following statement praising the Senate’s vote to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA):

“Today marks the first successful override of a veto by President Bush. The Senate today stood up to the President and overrode his veto of the Water Resources Development Act. This sends the message that we are committed to protecting our nation’s water infrastructure.    » read more »

Authorization for Pennsylvania Projects Part of WRDA 0f 2007

Washington, DC -- November 8, 2007 -- Today U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey announced final passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). The Congress originally passed WRDA on September 24th; however, President Bush vetoed the legislation on November 2nd. Today, the U.S. Senate joined with the House of Representatives in voting to override the presidential veto by a vote of 79-14. The WRDA legislation provides authorization for the U.S.    » read more »

Legislation Authorizes Projects in Delaware, Reforms Army Corps of Engineers Operations

November 8, 2007 -- Washington, DC – With the override of the presidential veto in both the U.S. House and Senate, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007 authorizing important flood control, environmental restoration and navigation projects nationwide today becomes law.    » read more »

November 8, 2007 -- (Washington D.C.)- Congressman John P. Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, joined his colleagues this week in voting to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. The override vote passed the House 361-54 on Tuesday and the Senate 79-14 today. Both chambers voted to override the veto with broad bipartisan support.    » read more »

Nov 08, 2007 -- Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco issued the following statement today, after the U.S. House of Representatives voted 400-15 to approve a resolution which includes $3 billion for the Road Home Program.

"This is a great victory for Louisiana's recovery," Governor Blanco said. "Today's House vote sends a message to homeowners still struggling to rebuild after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that Congress is committed to fulfilling the federal promise to Gulf Coast residents.    » read more »

Nov 08, 2007 -- BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate joined the House of Representatives in voting to override President Bush's veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA):    » read more »

November 8, 2007 -- “Today is a great day for Florida and the Everglades ecosystem. We are one step closer to our goal of restoring the South Florida Ecosystem and other critical natural habitats. I would like to thank our entire Florida Congressional delegation for tirelessly working to get this legislation to the finish line.    » read more »

Nov 3, 2007 -- As part of "American Heroes Week," Edwards honors the people of New Orleans and their dedication to rebuilding the city

New Orleans, Louisiana – Today, as part of "American Heroes Week," Senator John Edwards traveled to Louisiana to honor the people of New Orleans who have shown great determination and commitment to rebuilding their city. Edwards was joined by supporters and other Habitat for Humanity volunteers in New Orleans' Upper 9th Ward for a day of rebuilding the area devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.    » read more »

Bill Includes $180 Million for Projects to Improve Infrastructure and Clean Up Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Other Maryland Waterways

November 02, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today announced that the House will move quickly next week to override the President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007 Conference Report. The same bill passed the House in August with a veto-proof majority of 381 – 40, and in September was approved by the Senate 81-12.    » read more »

NJ Senators Say Measure Includes More Than $480 Million For State Projects Essential For Garden State's Safety, Environment

November 2, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today lambasted President Bush for vetoing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The measure would have authorized more than $480 million in federal funds for Army Corps of Engineers projects in New Jersey.    » read more »

Says Bill Is Essential For Illinois Projects

November 2, 2007 -- [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the following statement in response to President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA):

“Today's veto proves again President Bush can find billions to rebuild Iraq but not to rebuild America. A strong America begins at home."    » read more »