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John Thune: “We understand that there needs to be a balance between the financial health of the railroads so that they are able to…”

On the recordAugust 10, 2016
We understand that there needs to be a balance between the financial health of the railroads so that they are able to maintain the current system and invest in the facilities and at the same time protect consumers from excessive costs.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes the need for balance in railroads' financial health and consumer protection.

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