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Spending Agreement Gives $7.65 Billion To Corps

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Spending Agreement Gives $7.65 Billion To Corps

December 20, 2019

Washington, D.C.—Members of the waterways industry chalked up key gains on appropriations, defense authorization and trade despite the historic drama of Donald J. Trump becoming only the third U.S. Read More

New China Trade Deal Includes $50 Million Ag Sales Washington Waves

New China Trade Deal Includes $50 Million Ag Sales

October 18, 2019

Washington, D.C.—President Donald Trump does not hold back when promoting a trade agreement in principle with China, even though he also makes it clear it was only “Phase 1.”… Read More

New Report From USDA Boosts Waterway Transportation Washington Waves

New Report From USDA Boosts Waterway Transportation

August 30, 2019

Washington, D.C.—Two key federal officials used a newly released study to underscore the importance of America’s inland waterways system to the agriculture industry and the nation’s economy. “Logistics… Read More

Leaders Reach Two-Year Budget Agreement Washington Waves

Leaders Reach Two-Year Budget Agreement

July 26, 2019

Washington, D.C.—Members of the waterways industry welcomed a two-year budget agreement announced by President Donald Trump and quickly endorsed by top congressional leaders from both parties. “We… Read More