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(WASHINGTON, DC) - I was pleased to learn this week that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that they will make available up to $20 million in response to the commercial Blue Crab fishery disaster in the Chesapeake Bay. This funding will help watermen deal with tough harvest restrictions and the current difficult economic situation. While this is great news, it is not the final step in the process for improving stocks of Blue Crab and helping the commercial crab industry make a successful return to their harvesting levels.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the allocation of funds from the Federal Highway Administration for the improvement and construction of a mixed use trail along the Colonial Parkway, located in the Colonial National Historic Park.

"I'm excited to see the development and improvement of this trail at America's birthplace. It's important that we continue to create safe and open access for visitors to this historic landmark," said Wittman.

(WASHINGTON, DC) -I am deeply concerned with the announcement of the Secretary of the Navy's preference to create a second East Coast homeport for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Mayport, FL.  Economic conditions and national security requirements are not being given the attention they deserve in the midst of the financial and strategic challenges facing our nation today.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman issued the follow statement regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) announcement of $20 million in economic assistance for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab disaster.