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Ed Markey: Citizen suits provide a mechanism for the public to ensure that agencies meet statutory deadlines.

On the recordAugust 3, 2015
Citizen suits provide a mechanism for the public to ensure that agencies meet statutory deadlines.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the importance of citizen lawsuits in holding agencies accountable.

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