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Maria Cantwell: “Federal investment in our light rail system pays dividends in driving local economies and helping residents reach jobs…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2026
Federal investment in our light rail system pays dividends in driving local economies and helping residents reach jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services across the region.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Discussing the benefits of federal investment in light rail

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