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On the recordNovember 17, 2011
This week Democrats on the Natural Resources Committee introduced legislation that would generate nearly four times as much revenue as these drilling bills through ensuring that oil, gas, and mining companies are paying their fair share.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey promotes a Democratic proposal for fair revenue from energy companies.

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