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On the recordApril 9, 2019
The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that our Nation's ports and harbors will need an additional investment of $15.8 billion between now and 2020.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio cites a need for significant investment in ports to accommodate larger ships.

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