The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
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Will Congress and the President approve money to finish the Soo Lock expansion?
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Great Lakes imports and exports halted by strike
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Divided Congress: Smooth sailing or choppy waters for Great Lakes programs?
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Great Lakes Moving Bridges: How they work and why we love them
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