ARLINGTON, Va. — A U.S. senator is developing legislation meant to revitalize the U.S. commercial maritime industry, which he called an economic and national security imperative.
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said Tuesday the government must include the Merchant Marine as part of its effort to deter China.
Speaking at an event by the Center for Maritime Strategy and the Naval War College Foundation, he said he has readied but not yet filed legislation that seeks to accomplish three goals.
Center for Maritime Strategy
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ARLINGTON, Va. — A U.S. senator is developing legislation meant to revitalize the U.S. commercial maritime industry, which he called an economic and national security imperative.
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said Tuesday the government must include the Merchant Marine as part of its effort to deter China.
Speaking at an event by the Center for Maritime Strategy and the Naval War College Foundation, he said he has readied but not yet filed legislation that seeks to accomplish three goals.
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