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On the recordJuly 10, 2018
We must take swift action to eradicate the environmental contaminants of the 20th century and invest in infrastructure for the 21st century.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey calls for urgent action on environmental issues and infrastructure investment.

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