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Mary Peltola: “I support the Jones Act because I support union workers.”

Featuring: Mary Peltola, Democratic | Former U.S. House Representative, Alaska At-Large

2024 U.S. Rep Mary Peltola's address to the Alaska State Legislature

Published February 26, 2024 | Video Starts at 41:27

Representative Patola. Thank you for being here today. Could you tell me a little bit or just your opinion and your stand on the Jones act? On the Jones Act? I support the Jones Act because I support union workers. And I know that that creates extra challenges for us. But I know that as Americans, we can face any challenge. (41:27–41:32)

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Asserts support for the Jones Act due to its benefits for union workers.

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