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John Garamendi: “Maintaining the Mississippi River will lower shipping costs, allowing U.S. growers, producers, and manufacturers to…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
Maintaining the Mississippi River will lower shipping costs, allowing U.S. growers, producers, and manufacturers to compete.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Arguing that maintaining waterways is essential for reducing shipping costs and boosting competition.

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