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Ed Markey: We have a right to know what is happening under the water and on the surface.

On the recordJuly 18, 2010
We have a right to know what is happening under the water and on the surface.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the public's right to information regarding the oil spill situation.

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