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Paul Tonko: I am an especially strong supporter of investing in rail, since it is an extremely energy-efficient way to move goods…

On the recordJuly 10, 2019
I am an especially strong supporter of investing in rail, since it is an extremely energy-efficient way to move goods, while also being environmentally friendly.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko emphasizes the importance of rail investment for energy efficiency and environmental benefits.

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