On the recordMarch 9, 2021
you only need to talk to Chairman DeFazio, who for years made it his personal mission to put together the millions of Federal, State, and local dollars needed to save the Coos Bay line.
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congress.govyou only need to talk to Chairman DeFazio, who for years made it his personal mission to put together the millions of Federal, State, and local dollars needed to save the Coos Bay line.
Caren Kraska highlights DeFazio's efforts in securing funding for rail infrastructure.
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