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Ed Markey: Imagine rivers catching fire, cities choking on smog, and toxic chemicals seeping into the classrooms of school…

On the recordJune 6, 2016
Imagine rivers catching fire, cities choking on smog, and toxic chemicals seeping into the classrooms of school children.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights past environmental disasters to emphasize the need for strong regulations.

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