House Proceeding 03-17-10 on Mar 17th, 2010 :: 1:00:55 to 1:03:00
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Allen Boyd: i urge my lleagues to support the bill. i reserve the balance of my time, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california. mr. baca: madam speaker, i yield three minutes to the gentleman from florida, who has a vision and outstanding leadership in that area, cares very much about this issue, the gentleman from florida, mr. boyd. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. boyd: thank you, madam speaker. and i thank my friend, mr.

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Speech By: Allen Boyd

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Allen Boyd: baca, and also mr. lucas for their help and in support of this bill also want to thank chairman colin peterson and members and staff of the agriculture committee and particularly my friends, jeff miller and this bill makes much-needed

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Allen Boyd: language exchanges between state and federal government. in the state of florida, they are intermingled. this patchwork of ownership adds much expense and confusion in the management of public lands. this legislation would help both federal and state agencies take better care of several lands throughout the state, including the apalachicola

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Allen Boyd: national forest, which is in florida's second congressional district. this exchange will also help protect the environment as well. i'm very fortunate to represent a place called wacola springs. it's a popular outdoor site for many in florida and those who

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Allen Boyd: come and visit. glass bottom boat rides are still very popular in this spring and has a chance to see how beautiful north florida is. most recently, the springs have been under the threat of pollution. by exchanging these lands we will have beater ability to keep the springs clean. this legislation will help the

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Allen Boyd: forest service better protect lands around the spring which impact the water flow to the springs and will help keep them crystal clear. protecting florida's natural environment is very important to me. this exchange will protect pristine forest land in the state of florida for future generations. and i am very proud to support