Edward Markey actually said...

Ranking Member Markey and I have introduced legislation to establish an escalating fee on oil and gas leases, which would provide strong incentives for oil companies to either start drilling or relinquish the land.

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Markey discusses legislation to encourage oil companies to utilize or give up drilling leases.

03/19/2012

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