Statement: “It takes six days of waiting before you can get into L.A. or Long Beach,” Congressman Bob Filner said Aug. 30 in an interview with NBC 7 San Diego, referring to how long ships wait before docking in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Analysis: Along the campaign trail for mayor, Bob Filner has put a proposal to boost San Diego’s commercial shipping hub at the forefront of his plan to improve the local economy.
Fact Check: Filner Mistaken on Ports' Congestion
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