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Ed Markey: Even for the Trump administration, the behavior uncovered by the IG represents a shocking dereliction of duty that…

On the recordApril 27, 2021
Even for the Trump administration, the behavior uncovered by the IG represents a shocking dereliction of duty that places the well being of corporate polluters ahead of the health of Illinois families.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey criticizes the Trump administration's interference with EPA's work and its impact on public health.

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