[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1388-E1389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          DEAUTHORIZ1NG PORTION OF POTOMAC RIVER WATER PROJECT

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                               speech of

                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise in support 
of H.R. 5545. H.R. 5545 would deauthorize one-half of the federal 
navigation project width of the Potomac River, Washington Channel, 
District of Columbia.
  This change to the width of the navigation channel will enable 
Washington, DC to better develop and utilize the waterfront near this 
channel.
  To ensure that this action will not affect public safety, Committee 
staff checked with the Coast Guard, Navy, and Corps of Engineers. None 
of these agencies oppose the deauthorization of the segment of channel.
  I am unaware of any controversy concerning this legislation, and I 
ask my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 5545.

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