On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Trains have helped move America's economy forward since the 19th century when the transcontinental railroad was built--an engineering marvel that captured imaginations across the world.
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congress.govTrains have helped move America's economy forward since the 19th century when the transcontinental railroad was built--an engineering marvel that captured imaginations across the world.
Lautenberg highlights the historical significance of trains in driving economic progress.
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