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Chris Van Hollen: If this one lock, which is the only large functioning lock we have went down, this would be devastating to our economy.

On the recordMarch 15, 2023
If this one lock, which is the only large functioning lock we have went down, this would be devastating to our economy.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Highlighting the economic importance of the Soo Locks infrastructure.

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