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On the recordSeptember 14, 2011
Now we are at a crossroads. We have a choice to make--when the reorganization is complete, will those three parts resemble the three wise men or the three stooges.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey highlights the importance of restructuring the MMS for effective safety regulation.

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