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Brian Babin: “It is penny-wise and pound-foolish for us to not address this critical safety issue that is present right now in the…”

On the recordJune 9, 2015
It is penny-wise and pound-foolish for us to not address this critical safety issue that is present right now in the Houston Ship Channel.
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Brian Babin
Republican · Texas

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Babin emphasizes the importance of addressing safety issues in the Houston Ship Channel.

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