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Josh Shapiro: “The Navy investing here in Philadelphia is going to build…”

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Governor Josh Shapiro Announces $100 Million Investment in Rhodes Industries at Philadelphia Navy Yard

Published | Video Starts at 11:32

It'll give the company new access to another pier to allow for easier shipment of completed products so they can get to product, they can get to market more quickly and get these submarines out in the water as quick as possible. And with The Navy investing here in Philadelphia is going to build upon our already strong defense industry right here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which contributes right now $35 billion to our state's economy every single year. I want you to know the Commonwealth is investing here because we believe it's good for our national security, it's good for our state's economy and it's great for our local school kids. (11:32–11:49)

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Asserts that the defense industry contributes $35 billion annually to Pennsylvania's economy.

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