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Ed Markey: We wanted to just break down this monopoly that existed.

On the recordMarch 1, 2016
We wanted to just break down this monopoly that existed.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey discusses legislative intent to dismantle monopolies in set-top box rentals.

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