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Lincoln Chafee: “The Transportation Finance and Innovation Act embraces the innovative finance objectives of the Boxer bill. Border…”

On the recordJune 25, 1997
The Transportation Finance and Innovation Act embraces the innovative finance objectives of the Boxer bill. Border crossing facilities and multi-State trade corridors are clearly eligible and the selection criteria specifically includes those projects which promote international commerce. This bill will enable United States manufacturers to deliver their goods to domestic and foreign markets in a more timely, and cost-effective manner.
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Lincoln Chafee
Rhode Island

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Discussing the importance of border infrastructure investment and related legislation.

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