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Rick Larsen: “I think we should continue to push for Congress to fully fund its intercity passenger rail commitments to create more…”

On the recordJune 5, 2023
I think we should continue to push for Congress to fully fund its intercity passenger rail commitments to create more jobs, grow regional economies, reduce congestion and carbon emissions, and build a cleaner, greener, safer, and more accessible transportation network.
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Rick Larsen
Democratic · Washington

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Larsen advocates for full funding of intercity passenger rail to enhance jobs and sustainability.

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