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Ed Markey: “I think moving forward, we should just exercise great caution so that we do not create a discouragement to the best and…”

On the recordMay 19, 2015
I think moving forward, we should just exercise great caution so that we do not create a discouragement to the best and brightest participating in a very important public process.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey calls for caution to ensure top talent remains engaged in public processes.

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