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Ed Markey: I think we should be working to make sure that this is a prudent program and that we're on track.

On the recordSeptember 5, 2017
I think we should be working to make sure that this is a prudent program and that we're on track.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey advocates for the Lifeline program's effectiveness and prudent management.

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