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A temporary Jones Act waiver set to expire on August 16 became the focus of a fresh push from Republican lawmakers and maritime interests, setting up a policy fight over shipping costs, disaster response, and whether the White House wanted to keep the exception alive.
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A temporary Jones Act waiver set to expire on August 16 became the focus of a fresh push from Republican lawmakers and maritime interests, setting up a policy fight over shipping costs, disaster response, and whether the White House wanted to keep the exception alive.
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