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Ed Markey: The Secretary recommends a 6-month moratorium on permits for new wells being drilled using floating rigs.

On the recordSeptember 12, 2012
The Secretary recommends a 6-month moratorium on permits for new wells being drilled using floating rigs.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey references Secretary Salazar's recommendation regarding drilling permits.

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