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Jay Rockefeller: “A recent study by the Consumer Federation of America found that rail shipping rates for captive shippers are $3 billion…”

On the recordSeptember 14, 2010
A recent study by the Consumer Federation of America found that rail shipping rates for captive shippers are $3 billion higher than they would be if the market were competitive.
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Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Rockefeller cites a study showing higher shipping rates due to lack of competition.

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