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On the recordNovember 3, 2011
I look forward to hearing today from the Interior's Department Office of Surface Mining on how rewriting this Bush Administration regulation can better protect not only the environment but also the economy of the Appalachian region.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need for regulations that protect both environment and economy.

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