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Ed Markey: These watchdogs must be independent, non-partisan, and maintain the highest ethical standards.

On the recordJune 13, 2016
These watchdogs must be independent, non-partisan, and maintain the highest ethical standards.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey calls for independence and ethics in oversight agencies.

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