Sen. Kelly to propose legislation to strengthen commercial shipping

ARLINGTON, Va. — A U.S. senator is developing legislation meant to revitalize the U.S. commercial maritime industry, which he called an economic and national security imperative. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said Tuesday the government must include the Merchant Marine as part of its effort to deter China. Speaking at an event by the Center for Maritime Strategy and the Naval War College Foundation, he said he has readied but not