Virginia Chambers of Commerce coalition backs Atlantic Coast gas pipeline
September 19, 2016
A coalition of 19 Chambers of Commerce across Virginia sent the commonwealth's two US senators, Democrats Timothy M. Kaine and Mark R. Warner, a letter expressing their strong support for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
"Not only would [the natural gas pipeline project] create 8,000 jobs during construction, but 1,300 jobs will be supported post-construction,” the business organizations said in their Aug. 31 letter, which the Virginia Chamber of Commerce released on Sept. 15.
"Virginia consumers will realize $243 million in savings annually once the pipeline is operational," they said. "In addition, millions of dollars of much needed new tax revenue will be generated that could be used for local projects like schools, roads, and bridges."
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