Jeff Merkley actually said...

I just want to make sure that the economy of our Oregon coast doesn't shut down, as it has come close to a number of times when dredging was not funded.

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Merkley emphasizes the importance of funding dredging for Oregon's coastal economy.

02/10/2015

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