U.S. Rep. Richard Baker, R-Baton Rouge, today released a letter signed by every member of the Louisiana congressional delegation urging President Bush to reconsider his veto threat against the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA), legislation that promises historic investments of more than $3 billion for Louisiana flood control, hurricane protection, coastal restoration, waterway improvements, and ecosystem rehabilitation projects. The conference report on the bill passed the House 381-40 last night.
The text of the letter appears below.
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August 2, 2007
The Honorable George W. Bush
President of the United States
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
We respectfully request you to reconsider your position on H.R. 1495, the conference report on the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA).
Since Congress last enacted a water resources bill in 2000, many of the projects authorized in H.R. 1495 have been pending for years, including the authorization of critical projects in Louisiana. Furthermore, WRDA includes the historic creation of the Louisiana Coastal Area, a vital and comprehensive program for the restoration of our coast.
We stand united behind H.R. 1495, and will support any efforts to override a veto of this important legislation.
Sincerely,
[signed]
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Mary L. Landrieu David Vitter
U.S. Senator U.S. Senator
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Richard H. Baker Jim McCrery
Member of Congress Member of Congress
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William Jefferson Rodney Alexander
Member of Congress Member of Congress
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Charles Boustany Bobby Jindal
Member of Congress Member of Congress
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Charlie Melancon
Member of Congress
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