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... million . The subsidy for 1986 is estimated to be $ 534.3 million . " Question No. 4. " How many acres are irrigated by Bureau of Reclamation water ? " " In 1985 , 9.9 million acres were irrigated , of which 4.2 million acres were full ...
... million . The subsidy for 1986 is estimated to be $ 534.3 million . " Question No. 4. " How many acres are irrigated by Bureau of Reclamation water ? " " In 1985 , 9.9 million acres were irrigated , of which 4.2 million acres were full ...
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... million , 11 projects totalling $ 259 million provide highly localized benefits . The Federal share for these projects was $ 211 million , or 81 per cent of the total project costs . " " The $ 50 million navigation project proposed by ...
... million , 11 projects totalling $ 259 million provide highly localized benefits . The Federal share for these projects was $ 211 million , or 81 per cent of the total project costs . " " The $ 50 million navigation project proposed by ...
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... million loan from West Germany . The completed , $ 130 million , rock - fill Maduru Oya Dam was built by a Canadian consortium headed by the Foundation Co. of Canada Ltd. Though not stated , the dam was largely financed by Canada . In ...
... million loan from West Germany . The completed , $ 130 million , rock - fill Maduru Oya Dam was built by a Canadian consortium headed by the Foundation Co. of Canada Ltd. Though not stated , the dam was largely financed by Canada . In ...
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