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Peter DeFazio: “Mr. Mica's unhealthy obsession with privatizing the Northeast Corridor has eliminated support and even violates the U.S.…”

On the recordDecember 12, 2012
Mr. Mica's unhealthy obsession with privatizing the Northeast Corridor has eliminated support and even violates the U.S. Constitution.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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Criticism of Mr. Mica's privatization efforts regarding rail infrastructure.

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