On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Federal transportation funding to the Islands falls behind other jurisdictions even though the traffic strain on our infrastructure is often greater due to the high number of visitors year round.
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Plaskett discusses the inadequate federal transportation funding for the Virgin Islands despite high tourist traffic.
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