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On the recordMarch 17, 2009
Light rail reduces congestion, reduces our dependence on fossil fuels, and will employ 27,000 people for every billion-dollar investment.
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

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Advocating for investment in transportation to create jobs and reduce congestion.

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