Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007

Campaign insults Jews

2007-11-16T19:00:00Z

Recently Americans saw the first veto-override of the Bush administration -- that of the Water Resources Development Act (HR 1495). ...

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Saving the dammed

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) generated the local portion of the Water Resources Development Act, HR 1495, which authorizes $145 million for ...

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Officials laud water bill veto override

2007-11-13T19:00:00Z

... W. Bush's veto of the 2007 Water Resources Development Act (HR 1495), a decision hailed by memebrs of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association. ...

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Some SC views on water act are murky

2007-11-11T19:00:00Z

“I am pleased to see that HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, will become law, and that the Lake Russell project included in the bill may ...

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How your US lawmaker voted

2007-11-10T19:00:00Z

2 veto of a bill (HR 1495) authorizing $23.2 billion over 15 years for more than 900 Corps of Engineers water projects for purposes such as flood control, ...

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Congress overrides flood-control veto

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

HR 1495, the Water Resources and Development Act of 2007, earmarks $444 million for an auxiliary spillway for the Folsom Dam and $20.5 million for Natomas ...

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Congress overrides flood-control veto

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

HR 1495, the Water Resources and Development Act of 2007, earmarks $444 million for an auxiliary spillway for the Folsom Dam and $20.5 million for Natomas ...

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WATERWAYS COUNCIL URGES CONGRESS TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF WRDA

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

... are urging the House and Senate to override the President’s veto on Friday of HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. ...

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US Senate joins the House in overturning President's veto on HR ...

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON—The United States Senate joined the House of Representatives in overturning President George W. Bush’s decision to veto HR 1495, the Water ...

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WATERWAYS COUNCIL, INC. APPLAUDS HOUSE/SENATE FOR OVERRIDE OF WRDA ...

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

... for the aggressive work of the House and Senate this week to override the President’s veto of HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. ...

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Barrett On Lake Russell Project

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC - A vote today for HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) conference report in the Senate declared language into law that ...

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US Rep. Braley: Applauds passage of water resources bill into law ...

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) applauded the Senate’s vote to override President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (HR 1495), a bill that would ...

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Congress overrides flood-control veto

2007-11-07T19:00:00Z

HR 1495, the Water Resources and Development Act of 2007, earmarks $444 million for an auxiliary spillway for the Folsom Dam and $20.5 million for Natomas ...

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Senate action frees $7 million for Two Harbors

2007-11-07T19:00:00Z

The money became available when the US Senate voted to override the President's veto of HR 1495, the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA). ...

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Congress votes to revive water bill from veto

2007-11-07T19:00:00Z

... with a majority of the House of Representatives to override President Bush's veto of the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA, HR 1495) today. ...

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Boozman votes to override veto

2007-11-07T19:00:00Z

John Boozman, R-Ark., cast a vote Tuesday to override a presidential veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (HR 1495 ). ...

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Kuhl backs override of Bush veto on water projects

2007-11-06T19:00:00Z

... of the House of Representatives on Tuesday in voting to override a veto by President Bush regarding the Water Resources Development Act, HR 1495. ...

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Ocean shipping: House overrides President Bush on Water Resources ...

2007-11-06T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON—The United States House of Representatives voted yesterday to overturn HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, which was vetoed by ...

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Terry Votes to Override President’s Veto of the Water Resources

2007-11-06T19:00:00Z

Today, the US House of Representatives voted 361-54 to override President Bush’s veto of a Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (HR 1495). ...

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Pelosi: 'WRDA Veto Override Reaffirms Congress' Commitment to ...

2007-11-05T19:00:00Z

... Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the House voting overwhelmingly today to override President Bush's veto of HR 1495, ...

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CCAGW to Congress: Uphold WRDA Veto!

2007-11-05T19:00:00Z

www.ccagw.org - The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today urged Congress to uphold President George W. Bush's veto of HR 1495, ...

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Pelosi: 'WRDA Veto Override Reaffirms Congress' Commitment to ...

2007-11-05T19:00:00Z

... Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the House voting overwhelmingly today to override President Bush's veto of HR 1495, ...

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House voting on flood-control override

2007-11-05T19:00:00Z

HR 1495, the Water Resources and Development Act of 2007, would earmark $444 million for an auxiliary spillway for the Folsom Dam and $20.5 million for ...

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Up for Debate This Week: Farm Legislation, Tax Relief, and a Water ...

2007-11-04T19:00:00Z

The President recently vetoed HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. It would have spent about $180 per US family on conservation and ...

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USA. Port Authorities urge Congress to override President Bush ...

2007-11-04T19:00:00Z

As expected, President Bush has vetoed the 2007 Water Resources Development Act (HR 1495), which would authorize critically needed legislation to advance ...

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Illinois Corn Growers Association: Effort Begins To Override WRDA Veto

2007-11-04T19:00:00Z

Bush criticizes HR 1495 and says that it fails to focus on the most important projects and is instead, an example of unchecked federal spending. ...

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Bush Vetoes Water Resources Development Act

2007-11-02T20:00:00Z

Bush withheld his approval of HR 1495, claiming it is another example of "pork barrel" politics. The Act passed both the House and the Senate with huge ...

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Ports Urge Override of Water Projects Bill Veto

2007-11-01T20:00:00Z

2 /prnewswire-usnewswire/ -- As expected, President Bush today vetoed the 2007 Water Resources Development Act (HR 1495), which would authorize critically ...

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Pelosi Statement on Bush Veto of Water Resources Development Act

2007-11-01T20:00:00Z

... statement on President Bush's veto today of the 2007 Water Resources Development Act (HR 1495): "By vetoing the Water Resources Development Act, ...

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President Bush Vetoes Water Resources Development Act of 2007

2007-11-01T20:00:00Z

... be good stewards of their hard-earned taxpayer dollars. This bill violates that fundamental commitment. For the reasons outlined above, I must veto HR 1495.

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Bush vetoes bill with flood-control funds

2007-11-01T20:00:00Z

HR 1495, the Water Resources and Development Act of 2007, would earmark $444 million for construction of an auxiliary spillway for Folsom Dam and $20.5 ...

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Bush vetoes water bill; Congress set for first override

2007-11-01T20:00:00Z

But the House and Senate passed HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, by more than the two-thirds needed to overrule the president, ...

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Solomon Creek gets $50M for flood fixes

2007-10-20T20:00:00Z

Bob Casey, D-Scranton, said they secured $50 million for the project in the Water Resources Development Act (HR 1495) that still needs approval from ...

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Water resources act would provide millions of dollars for Alaska ...

2007-09-29T20:00:00Z

The legislation in HR 1495 passed the Senate on May 16, but due to changes made to the original House bill, it was sent to a conference of Senate and House ...

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Water Resources Development Act Waits for Possible Approval From ...

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works announced the final passage of the conference report on HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act ...

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AFBF hails passage of long-awaited Water Infrastructure Bill

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) hailed Senate passage of the conference report for HR 1495, The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), ...

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Spending Run Amok: President Should Veto Water Resources ...

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

by Nicola Moore and Alison Acosta Fraser The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), or HR 1495, offers more evidence that Members of Congress have ...

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Critics See Ruse in Senate Earmark Rules

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

DeMint put that to the test Monday by trying to challenge provisions added in conference to the Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA ( HR 1495 ). ...

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US ports applaud passage of 2007 Water Resources Bill

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

Representatives of public seaports in the US have lauded Congress for passing HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007, ...

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Critics See Ruse in Senate Earmark Rules

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

DeMint put that to the test Monday by trying to challenge provisions added in conference to the Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA (HR 1495). ...

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Nelson: Nebraska Water Projects Approved

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

On Monday, the Senate approved HR 1495, the Water Resource Development conference report by a vote of 81-12. The following Nebraska projects that were ...

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Senate WRDA Passage Ends Seven Year Wait

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today cheered final passage of the conference report on HR 1495, the Water Resources ...

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Ocean shipping: United States Senate signs off on Water Resources ...

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON—In a decision that may eventually end up having a significant impact on maritime transportation infrastructure, a House-Senate version of HR 1495 ...

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Water, Water Everywhere, but FY 2008 Federal Spending Unfinished

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

... the operations of the federal government for Fiscal Year 2008. http://www.washingtonwatch.com/articles/25.html HR 1495 The Water Resources Development ...

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Bush to veto beach money

2007-09-09T20:00:00Z

Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, supported HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act. "As a fiscal conservative, I understand the president's concerns ...

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Skiatook Lake deal proves cushy for Tulsa fundraiser

2007-08-12T20:00:00Z

Future Corps projects will be funded by the $14 billion Water Resources Development Act of 2007, HR 1495. The House approved the bill Aug. ...

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Lake Russell Project Clears Another Hurdle

2007-08-09T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC – Included in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), HR 1495, conference report which passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, ...

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Objection Slows Progress of Water Projects Bill

2007-08-06T20:00:00Z

The Water Resources Development Act ( HR 1495 ) is still expected to pass once the Senate returns from recess. President Bush has threatened to veto the ...

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FB Urges Senate Approval of Waterway Bill

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC, August 3, 2007 – The American Farm Bureau is urging the Senate to approve the Water Resources Developments Act of 2007 (HR 1495) when it is ...

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Louisiana Congressional Delegation Urges Bush To Not Veto WRDA Bill

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

We respectfully request you to reconsider your position on HR 1495, the conference report on the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). ...

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Louisiana Elected Officials Respond To Possible Bush Veto, Legislation

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco issued the following statement today after President Bush threatened to veto the Water Resources Development Act, HR 1495 ...

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Veto Threat Unlikely to Deter Final Action on Water Resources Measure

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

Conferees reached agreement earlier this week on the Water Resources Development Act ( HR 1495 ), which would authorize funding for flood-control, ...

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Nevada rural water projects get boost

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

... announced $150 million has been authorized for Nevada rural water projects in the Conference Agreement on the Water Resource Development Act (HR 1495). ...

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House-Senate Conferees Reach Deal on Water Projects Bill

2007-07-26T20:00:00Z

Members of a conference committee on the Water Resources Development Act ( HR 1495 ) announced an agreement in principle Friday. The House and Senate passed ...

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Barges on the Muskingum River?

2007-05-20T20:00:00Z

The American Farm Bureau supported HR 1495 of 2007, which would authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to construct new 1200 foot locks on the upper ...

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Corker Supports Water Resources Development Act

2007-05-15T20:00:00Z

Bob Corker (R-TN) voted Wednesday for HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which authorizes funding for the US Army Corps of Engineers. ...

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Corker Votes To Give Petraeus More Time In Iraq

2007-05-15T20:00:00Z

Bob Corker made the following statement Wednesday after his votes on three Iraq amendments to HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): ...

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Senate Presses to Pass Water Resources Bill

2007-05-15T20:00:00Z

... James M. Inhofe of Oklahoma have added 17 new provisions to a $14 billion substitute amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (HR 1495). Sen. ...

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Senate Rejects Coburn’s Bid to Delay San Diego Beach Project

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

In the first vote on amendments to the long-awaited water resources bill (HR 1495), the Senate rejected the amendment by 12-77. Oklahoma Republican James M. ...

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Administration Takes Aim at Senate Water Projects Bill

2007-05-10T20:00:00Z

In a statement of administration policy, the White House Office of Management and Budget said the measure (HR 1495) contains “wasteful” spending and could ...

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The Week Ahead: Water and Immigration Up in Senate; House Turns to ...

2007-05-10T20:00:00Z

The Senate likely will begin next week where it ends this week — on a water projects bill (HR 1495) that would authorize roughly $14 billion for Army Corps ...

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Unrelated Partisan Spat Stalls Senate Action on Water Resources Bill

2007-05-09T20:00:00Z

The Senate voted 89-7 to limit debate on proceeding to the water resources bill (HR 1495), which would authorize about $14 billion for hundreds of ...

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Huge water projects bill up for Senate debate

2007-05-08T20:00:00Z

The House-passed water bill (HR 1495) would cost $15 billion. Spokesmen for taxpayer and environmental watchdog groups were quoted in the story criticizing ...

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GOP Uses Pelosi Earmark to Question New Rules

2007-05-06T20:00:00Z

The House passed the $15 billion water resources development bill (HR 1495), which included Pelosi’s earmark and more than 800 others, on April 19 by a vote ...

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Solomon Creek project gets green light

2007-04-28T20:00:00Z

Paul E. Kanjorski announced that the US House of Representatives recently passed HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act that includes Solomon Creek in ...

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House passes area water studies bill

2007-04-27T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, includes other provisions authored by Cuellar that will include a review of flood control ...

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House approves Souder's $5.3 million request for Fort Wayne flood ...

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC—The House passed HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, which authorizes $5.3 million for flood control projects in Fort Wayne ...

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House Set to Pass Bill Authorizing Millions of Dollars in Flood ...

2007-04-20T20:00:00Z

I am pleased that HR 1495 contains a new blueprint for the Joint Federal Project that will get our city the flood protection it needs at least six times ...

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US House passes Water Bill

2007-04-19T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar voted for HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), and applauded it passing the House ...

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Key Water Resource and Transportation Bill Passes House

2007-04-19T20:00:00Z

HR 1495 authorizes the replacement of seven 600-foot navigation locks along the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers with seven new 1200-foot locks. ...

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Louisiana Business Shorts: Laura Bush, Jindal, Melancon, Tech ...

2007-04-19T20:00:00Z

Congressman Bobby Jindal (LA-01) today voted in favor of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA - HR 1495), which passed the House by a margin of 394-25. ...

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House OKs water bill

2007-04-19T20:00:00Z

The Yuba River Basin language of HR 1495 seeks to give the corps a congressional "go-ahead" to continue to analyze flood-related challenges in the area and ...

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House Authorizes Money For Deep Creek Bridge Replacement

2007-04-18T20:00:00Z

The bill is as part of HR 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). WRDA is a bill dedicated exclusively to authorizing the activities of ...

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Bush Administration Asks House to Reject Locks Bill

2007-04-18T20:00:00Z

House lawmakers are set to vote today on the 2007 House Water and Resources Development Act (HR 1495), which authorizes funding for hundreds of new Army ...

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AFBF: River Infrastructure Updates Critical

2007-04-17T20:00:00Z

In a letter to all members of the House, AFBF President Bob Stallman urged support for HR 1495 – the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. ...

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Farm Bureau Calls River Infrastructure Updates Critical

2007-04-17T20:00:00Z

In a letter to all members of the House, AFBF President Bob Stallman urged support for HR 1495 – the Water Resources Development Act of 2007. ...

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