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Ed Markey: “Two weeks ago, Hurricane Isaac hit the Gulf of Mexico.”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2012
Two weeks ago, Hurricane Isaac hit the Gulf of Mexico.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey mentions Hurricane Isaac's impact on the Gulf and its aftermath.

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