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Adequately treating the sewage on both sides of the border would cost an estimated $1 billion; Congress has appropriated more than $300 million so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Levin said the U.S. government has appropriated $653 million for fixing and expanding the South Bay wastewater plant — an amount that steadily increased after an initial $300 million was committed in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

Historically, this has meant that Congress has appropriated substantial funds, and relevant agencies have contracted with nonprofit legal services providers to provide representation for children.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2025

In recent years, the Florida Legislature has appropriated more than $2.3 billion to help protect its lands.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2024

Pennsylvania has appropriated at one time six and a half millions as a good roads fund.

From The Future of Road-making in America by Hulbert, Archer Bulter