The US Army Corps of Engineers, they became responsible for protecting US waters with the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
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Hans Wolf and Jim Macpherson shared the cake Connie had baked. They talked about Bathsheba, Gabriel Oak, Sergeant Troy and Dorset. They even talked about the books they liked. They agreed about everything.
The answer is (d), because it is further explaining what the thieves do.
Farther! Cuz the other options don't make sense grammatically.