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Ed Markey: To add another 7 years, when we already know what the problem is, to tie the hands of the EPA, really in my opinion is…

On the recordApril 27, 2015
To add another 7 years, when we already know what the problem is, to tie the hands of the EPA, really in my opinion is unnecessary.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey argues against delaying EPA actions on known chemical issues.

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