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Ed Markey: In fact, based on my staff's review, I believe using appropriate market calculations and assumptions in recent coal…

On the recordApril 13, 2015
In fact, based on my staff's review, I believe using appropriate market calculations and assumptions in recent coal lease sales could potentially have yielded $200 million additional or more for the American people.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey estimates potential revenue loss from coal lease sales.

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