On the recordMay 15, 2012
You cannot put a 20-percent increase on the cost of freight that comes into the State of Alaska and expect people to be able to continue to buy groceries or lumber or whatever it is that they need.
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Murkowski emphasizes the impact of freight cost increases on Alaskans' ability to afford necessities.
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