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Carter Defeats River and Harbor Bill in West's Name
Washington March 4 Senator Carter of Montana fought through a long night to block the river and harbor bill criticizing it as wasteful and harmful to arid lands. He argued storage reservoirs would boost western development while critics urged caution before approving massive expenditures. The episode marked a dramatic clash over western irrigation and national policy.
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National Irrigation Association
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Chittenden
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United States
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Iowa
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Trinity River
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