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On the recordJuly 11, 2016
It's not just spending, it's an investment, and it moves the economy, creates jobs, as well as improving transportation.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of investment in rail infrastructure for economic growth.

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