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Mar 6, 2019 • 4 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
Today I convened a @SenateCommerce hearing on the American maritime industry. The committee heard the expert testimony of Vicksburg resident Austin Golding regarding maritime infrastructure and workforce needs. Read more here ⤵ wicker.senate.gov/public/index.c…
Austin Golding told @SenateCommerce investments in America’s waterways infrastructure were among the best investments in bulk commerce the U.S. could make. WATCH his opening statement here ⤵
Properly enforcing the #JonesAct is important for economic and national security. Our nation needs sufficient U.S.-flagged ships and mariners to support our troops in times of crisis. WATCH my full opening statement to @SenateCommerce here ⤵
Workforce development is a critical component of sustaining a strong domestic maritime industry. Vicksburg resident Austin Golding told @SenateCommerce how his company is investing in innovative programs to train new mariners. See my full Q&A here ⤵

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I was glad to recommend Zack for the @AF_Academy several years ago when he was a student at Madison Central High School in Madison.
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