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Real leadership builds America-first energy infrastructure
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History proves and future calls for infrastructure and mitigation projects
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We can come together for smart infrastructure
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Infrastructure investment will get America moving again
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Let’s aspire to create broadband partnerships benefiting education, health, and more
Since being sworn into Congress in January, I have often been asked what my legislative priorities are.
