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    The Associated Industries of Florida applauded the passage of the Water Resources Development Act by Congress, which will positively impact several Florida ports. The WRDA bill includes dredging and infrastructure components that will boost economic growth and job development in Florida's manufacturing and transportation industries by allowing ports to accommodate larger ships. AIF supported these maritime and manufacturing efforts in Washington D.C. and thanks the efforts of Florida's congressional delegation for passing this bill that will benefit Florida's economy.

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    The Associated Industries of Florida applauded the passage of the Water Resources Development Act by Congress, which will positively impact several Florida ports. The WRDA bill includes dredging and infrastructure components that will boost economic growth and job development in Florida's manufacturing and transportation industries by allowing ports to accommodate larger ships. AIF supported these maritime and manufacturing efforts in Washington D.C. and thanks the efforts of Florida's congressional delegation for passing this bill that will benefit Florida's economy.

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    For Immediate Release

    Tuesday, May 20, 2014



    Contact
    Sarah Bascom, [email protected], 850.294.6636
    Kristen Bridges, [email protected], 850.545.1917

    AIF Applauds Passage of Water Resources Development Act by U.S. Congress
    WRDA Bill to Create Positive Economic Growth & J ob Development for Florida

    Tallahassee, Fla. The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today applauded the United States Congress,
    with emphasis on efforts made by the Florida Congressional Delegation, for the passage of the Water Resources
    Development Act (WRDA). WRDA, which includes dredging and infrastructure components, will positively
    impact Florida ports, including Port Canaveral, Port Everglades, Port of Jacksonville and Port of Palm Beach.

    With the passage of WRDA today by the U.S. Congress, Florida can expect to see a boost in economic growth
    and job development by way of manufacturing and transportation industries looking to locate near our Florida
    ports, said AIF President & CEO Tom Feeney. Along with Governor Rick Scott, AIF and its members have
    been advocating to expand our ports capabilities to accommodate the super-sized ships and build more
    manufacturing and transportation infrastructure as a result of the Panama Canal expansion.

    As a state affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, AIF has supported these maritime and
    manufacturing efforts in our nations Capitol, and we applaud the leadership efforts by Governor Scott,
    Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Congressman John Mica, Congressman Steve
    Southerland, and Congressman Dan Webster for seeing this good bill through the process. AIF supports
    WRDA and encourages the U.S. Senate to pass this bill so that we can see the fruits of its labor in action here in
    Florida.

    Florida's water resources are a competitive advantage that we must continue to responsibly develop, said
    Congressman Webster. Investing in our ports, harbors and other water infrastructure will expand our
    economic footprint, create jobs and help us compete to be the crossroads of international trade following the
    completed expansion of the Panama Canal. If you manufacture goods, import or export products, ship
    containers or aggregates, retail consumer merchandise, or work in any of these industries, then this bill is for
    you.

    For more information on AIF, please visit AIF.com and follow @VoiceofFLBiz.

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