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D.C. Blog 5: Tuesday’s Hill visits

Blog # 4: Report on Monday’s Hill visits

Executive Director Bruce Matthews is participating in Trails Advocacy Week in Washington, DC. He is blogging his experience.

Hill Visits: Tuesday I visited the offices of Rep. Dave Camp (MI-04), Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-02),  and Bill Owens (NY-21). Owens’ NY district includes the Adirondacks and will be affected by the eastern terminus extension into Vermont.  At the Congressional Trails Reception I was able to congratulate Congressman Petri (WI-06) on his Vanguard Award NCTA gave him last year.  Of particular note were the four staffers from Rep. Nolan (MN-08) that attended and sought us out. We’re sensing a possible sea change and maybe even some enthusiasm for Congress to finally start getting some things accomplished….

Today we’ll be on the Senate side, visiting 7 senators’ staffs and best of all, the entire Vermont congressional delegation, after which we’ll have a very good idea of next steps with our 2014 NCNST Re-Route bill.