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On the recordMay 28, 2020
We need everything from personal protective equipment [PPE] for port workers, and we have heard a good deal about that, to assistance to deal with the marine terminal operators.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the need for PPE and assistance for port workers and operators.

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