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Window on Washington: Cherry Blossoms and Maritime Policy
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Second Quarter 2023
This article originally appeared in the Second Quarter 2023 Benedict’s Maritime Bulletin. Reprinted with permission. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients. The opinions in this article are the author’s opinions only.
Spring is in the air in D.C. The cherry blossoms are in bloom around the Tidal Basin, and tourists from around the world are back with a vengeance, having thrown off their three-year, COVID-driven hiatus. Spring congressional hearings, marker bills, and appropriations hearings are also in overdrive, bringing a glimpse of the pressing maritime policy issues and potential legislative changes in store for the industry this year.