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Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Nauticus

Posted at 8:28 AM, Sep 24, 2014
and last updated 2014-09-24 19:02:11-04

Norfolk, Va. - Vice President Joe Biden made a stop at Nauticus in Norfolk on Wednesday.

Biden talked about approved federal funding for the Port of Virginia.

The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is currently the only East Coast port that operates a channel that is 50 feet deep.

Vice President Biden says he wants to get the ball rolling on upgrades for the Port to accommodate the supersized vessels. The goal being to increase revenues and relevance, as shippers seek to move more goods at a lower cost.

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