RICKETTS ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER VOTING TO SUPPORT PERKINS COUNTY CANAL, NEBRASKA WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works:

"The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is critical to addressing water infrastructure needs across Nebraska and the rest of the country. This legislation includes my efforts to address ice jams along the Missouri River. It also includes provisions to improve government efficiency and expedite a permit to construct the Perkins County Canal. Efficient, predictable regulatory frameworks drive down costs. I'm glad to support this effort on behalf of Nebraskans."

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