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Open Borders

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There’s been a lot of heated rhetoric in the presidential campaign about illegal immigration and how to secure the border. Seattle and Vancouver, both burgeoning high-tech hubs, are engaged in an intense competition for the expansion dollars now being spent by tech giants like Microsoft who have long called the region home.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Major maritime shipping hubs including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma and Oakland are ready to service the huge post-Panamax containers. Corbett and state and federal officials from both Pennsylvania and Delaware, to secure the remaining funding needed to complete the project. PRPA is now working with its allies, including Gov.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Recent upgrades to the Port’s security system allow the Port to handle high-security shipments. All sites are within five miles of Interstate 80, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline travels east/west, which gives rail access to a bevy of manufacturers, agri-business and logistic companies alike.