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On the recordApril 16, 2024
I championed this investment long before arriving to Congress and appreciate the work my predecessor, former Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chair David Price, did to develop this intercity passenger rail route.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Huffman emphasizes his long-standing support for a rail investment and acknowledges his predecessor's efforts.

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