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Ed Markey: When I entered Congress, I had Chelsea, which was the poorest and most vulnerable community in New England, had huge…

On the recordMay 11, 2021
When I entered Congress, I had Chelsea, which was the poorest and most vulnerable community in New England, had huge exposure to lead.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey reflects on his early work addressing lead exposure in vulnerable communities.

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