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Ed Markey: I authored legislation in 2002 that required the distribution of a potassium iodide to residents living within a 20-mile…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I authored legislation in 2002 that required the distribution of a potassium iodide to residents living within a 20-mile radius of nuclear power plants.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey discusses his past legislation for potassium iodide distribution near nuclear plants.

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