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Ed Markey: Well, I have asked the Coast Guard and I have asked the EPA to tell me what the -- decisions have been made that affect…

On the recordJune 23, 2010
Well, I have asked the Coast Guard and I have asked the EPA to tell me what the -- decisions have been made that affect BP's use of these dispersants.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey is demanding information from the Coast Guard and EPA regarding BP's use of dispersants in the Gulf.

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