WRDA

November 8, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA— Republican presidential candidate and 10-term Texas Congressman Ron Paul voted Tuesday to uphold President Bush’s veto on the controversial water projects measure that authorizes over 900 projects that could cost $38 billion to complete. The measure, attached to a $215 billion spending bill, was condemned by Congressman Paul and many other House Republicans as an exercise in government waste and unsustainable deficit spending.    » read more »

A bi-partisan veto override in Congress will allow LA River restoration and revitalization projects to move forward

November 8, 2007 -- LOS ANGELES – Calling it a win for the revitalization efforts of the Los Angeles River, Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa applauded the bi-partisan vote taken by the United States Congress to override President Bush’s veto and enact the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), a measure that includes a $25 million authorization for restoration and revitalization projects along the Los Angeles River.    » read more »

Legislation Important For Illinois

November 9, 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):    » read more »

November 08, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC –U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today submitted the following statement for the Congressional Record regarding the Veto Message on H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007:    » read more »

1st Override Of A Bush Veto; Supported By Leahy, Sanders, Welch

WASHINGTON (Thursday, Nov. 8) – The U.S. Senate Thursday joined the House of Representatives in overriding President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) – the first time Congress has overridden a veto during the Bush Administration. The bipartisan Senate vote was 79 to 14 in favor of overriding the veto.

The bill authorizes water resources projects in Vermont and nationwide, which now will be subject to funding in the annual Appropriations process.    » read more »

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

November 8, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today voted to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The measure would authorize more than $480 million in federal funds for Army Corps of Engineers projects in New Jersey.    » read more »

1st Override Of A Bush Veto; Supported By Leahy, Sanders, Welch

WASHINGTON (Thursday, Nov. 8) – The U.S. Senate Thursday joined the House of Representatives in overriding President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) – the first time Congress has overridden a veto during the Bush Administration. The bipartisan Senate vote was 79 to 14 in favor of overriding the veto.

The bill authorizes water resources projects in Vermont and nationwide, which now will be subject to funding in the annual Appropriations process.    » read more »