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Ed Markey: “The Fair Fees Act puts a stop to fee gouging and will help ensure passengers are flying the fair and friendly skies.”

On the recordMay 3, 2017
The Fair Fees Act puts a stop to fee gouging and will help ensure passengers are flying the fair and friendly skies.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey introduces the Fair Fees Act to regulate airline fees.

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