The proposal also sets a Federal standard for levels of cryptosporidium in water systems.
Nor do the proposals set a timeline for completing a development plan.
The proposal set a wage floor at $8.50 an hour, which would increase to $9.50 in January 2006 and $10.50 in 2008.
If approved, the proposal would set aside $8 million to buy undeveloped land.
Earlier proposals had set the price of the program at $8 billion, but its authors increased the spending levels in an effort to increase support.
But they worry that the 265-foot proposal will set a precedent.
Another proposal would set the route south to China, at half the cost.
The governors' proposal would not set a Federal time limit on welfare.
Another proposal would set a ceiling on Medicare payments for each state.
I am concerned about the precedent that this proposal will set.