WRDA

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 -- 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 »

November 6, 2007 -- Statement by Florida Governor Crist Regarding Action Taken by the United States House of Representatives:

“I thank the House of Representatives for today’s action to override the veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007.

A major component to the future success of Everglades restoration has now been secured with the authorization of critical restoration projects in WRDA.

Seven years ago, the state of Florida and our federal partners signed a historic agreement to restore this national treasure for generations to come.    » 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 »

November 2, 2007 -- WASHINGTON – Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., made the following statement today after President Bush vetoed the Water Resources Development Act of 2007:

“The President’s decision to veto the Water Resources Development Act is the wrong one. This crucial legislation, seven years in the making, will help repair and upgrade America’s water infrastructure, help restore the Great Lakes and other ecosystems, and protect Michigan’s waterways from the pollution of combined sewer overflows.    » read more »

November 2, 2007 -- Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Harry Reid of Nevada made the following statement today after President Bush vetoed the Water Resources Development Act of 2007:

“I’m disappointed President Bush vetoed this important legislation that would help ensure Nevada’s water systems and flood control projects are appropriately funded. Although 81 Senators voted to strengthen our environment and economy and protect our natural resources through the Water Resources Development Act, President Bush has again said no to these critical priorities.    » read more »

November 2, 2007 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today made the following statement on President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA):    » read more »

Important NJ Projects Authorized; Senators say more than $480 million for New Jersey projects essential for Garden State's economy, safety, environment

September 25, 2007 -- (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) hailed the Senate’s passage of the conference report for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which authorizes more than $480 million in federal funds for Army Corps of Engineers projects in New Jersey. The bill has been passed by the House and the Senate and will be sent to the President shortly for approval.    » read more »