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Ed Markey: While Tony will get a golden parachute, the economy in the Gulf of Mexico is in freefall. I think that, obviously, BP…

On the recordJuly 25, 2010
While Tony will get a golden parachute, the economy in the Gulf of Mexico is in freefall. I think that, obviously, BP once again is not honoring the commitment which they made to these people.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey highlights the disparity between Tony Hayward's severance and the economic struggles of Gulf residents.

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