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OP/EDHow about calling it investing in America?? The momentum for underscoring the vital importance of our nation?s waterways logistics network is building, and the rivers are  nally getting their due. And when that vision is fully realized by those in Congress who would allocate proper funding levels to  nish navigation construction projects and rehabilitate the lock and dam system then we will have an outcome where America wins! ??The challenge is the critical need to both maintain and repair existing structures as well as to construct new, modern, expanded lock chambers to accommodate today?s larger tow sizes. Completed projects allow for greater agriculture and energy-sector commodity exports.? ? Rick Calhoun, President, Cargo CarriersMichael J. Toohey , is the President and CEO of the Waterway Council, Inc. WCI advocates a modern and well-maintained system of ports and inland waterways. www. waterwayscouncil.org 14 MNNovember 2012MNNov2012 Layout 1-17.indd 14MNNov2012 Layout 1-17.indd 1410/26/2012 11:47:43 AM10/26/2012 11:47:43 AM