What was the biggest story of 2006?
1. Activity at the shipyards, including the numerous new builds and refurbished vessels. 5%
2. Crewing the boats and the labor shortage in general. 60%
3. TWIC. 13%
4. New physical standards. 8%
5. WRDA fails again! 9%
6. None of the above. 4%
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Do you think that the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet should be closed to navigation?
1. Yes, the closure will help protect New Orleans against storm surges. 26%
2. No, the MR-GO is too important to local economy. 68%
3. Undecided. 6%
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What is your greatest concern regarding the proposed TWIC card?
1. Cost! 8%
2. The card will make it more difficult to work in an industry that is already suffering from a labor shortage. 60%
3. Not enough time has been given to examine the proposal. 10%
4. I am concerned with the proposed card but the reason is not listed above. 6%
5. No concern. The card may be able to improve safety without putting an unreasonable amount of strain on industry. 16%
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Will a Water Resources Development Act pass in 2006?
1. Yes, WRDA will pass with time to spare (before October). 3%
2. Yes, WRDA will pass in the final hour (last quarter of the year). 13%
3. No, once again, the bill will not reach the Senate floor. 75%
4. Undecided. 8%
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