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Political opposition to Nippon Steel's bid to takeover U.S. Steel is building as Japan's prime minister addresses a joint session of Congress today. Representative Chris Deluzio has a number of objections:

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On the Big K Morning Show, Deluzio said he's concerned the purchase would threaten US control of its shrinking steel production:

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The takeover is under review by the Committee on Foreign Investment. Deluzio has invited US Steel worker Rob Jones to be his guest at today's joint session.

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