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Ed Markey: The Japanese government is so interested in introducing maglev technology, they are willing to put up $5 billion to…

On the recordJanuary 28, 2015
The Japanese government is so interested in introducing maglev technology, they are willing to put up $5 billion to build a first leg between Washington and Baltimore.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights Japan's investment in U.S. rail technology.

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