In my district, the budget scales back and eliminates several long-term shore protection projects important to the safety and economic security of Long Island.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
One of the first bills I helped passed was the Shore Protection Fund, which provides a stable source of funding for shore protection, something very important for Monmouth County and the entire Jersey Shore.
The significance and volume of repairs that are needed across the country demand that we give state and local governments the long-term certainty they need to effectively execute these projects.
The important aspect as we look at this budget, and as we look at previous budgets, is the budget system - what I'm trying to get at is changing budgeting itself in Wisconsin.
You balance the budget by restraining the growth of government and encouraging the growth of the private sector.
We have an extensive system of highways, ports, locks and dams, and airports.
A budget should reflect the values and priorities of our nation and its people.
By failing to keep their end of the bargain, the Bush administration would allow New Jersey projects to deteriorate and make New Jersey highways and bridges less safe.
My capital budget maintains my commitment to the education of children, health of the Chesapeake Bay, and safety of all Maryland citizens. We will continue to focus on the five pillars of my Administration as we build today and look forward to the projects of the future.
We must go through every area of the federal budget to isolate waste and abandoned projects.
The budget acknowledges the importance of maintaining our ports and waterways to encourage commercial deep-draft navigation and economic competitiveness.