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Bennie Thompson: “Unfortunately, port of entry infrastructure and staffing has not kept pace with the demands of this robust travel and…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2014
Unfortunately, port of entry infrastructure and staffing has not kept pace with the demands of this robust travel and commerce.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson highlights the lag in infrastructure and staffing at ports compared to growing demands.

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