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Will Congress and the President approve money to finish the Soo Lock expansion?

The new lock at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie is in the third phase of construction. The megaproject is over budget and funds to finish the lock are uncertain.

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Divided Congress: Smooth sailing or choppy waters for Great Lakes programs?

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Can shipping on the Great Lakes take the next step toward transporting high-value container cargo?