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Peter DeFazio: “The Nation needs the railroads to grow markets, not shed traffic or 'collar' cars.”

On the recordJune 13, 2022
The Nation needs the railroads to grow markets, not shed traffic or 'collar' cars.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the importance of railroads in expanding markets.

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