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Ed Markey: I think that we have to do better by the shrimpers.

On the recordOctober 26, 2011
I think that we have to do better by the shrimpers.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for improved support for shrimpers affected by the oil spill.

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