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On the recordOctober 2, 2017
The private American companies that employ the Jones Act have made significant investments in Puerto Rico.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi highlights the investments made by U.S. companies in Puerto Rico under the Jones Act.

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