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Tammy Duckworth: “I really believe that investing in our transportation infrastructure creates jobs, generates investments, and it is very…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2016
I really believe that investing in our transportation infrastructure creates jobs, generates investments, and it is very unfortunate that since taking control of Congress, the majority has refused to provide any additional funds through this program.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Duckworth emphasizes the importance of infrastructure investment for job creation and criticizes Congress for lack of funding.

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