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Ed Markey: In order for this to be meaningful, the number has to be substantial. Otherwise, it's just paying a parking ticket.

On the recordJune 18, 2018
In order for this to be meaningful, the number has to be substantial. Otherwise, it's just paying a parking ticket.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need for significant penalties against Facebook for violations.

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