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Tom Carper: “Though the subject of today's hearing is investing in water infrastructure, including ports and navigation, waterways…”

On the recordNovember 14, 2012
Though the subject of today's hearing is investing in water infrastructure, including ports and navigation, waterways, flood control, and environmental restoration, I think what this hearing is really more about is job creation and economic growth, protection of life and property but also helping to establish a more nurturing environment for job creation and job preservation.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the importance of infrastructure investment for job creation and economic growth.

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