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Ed Markey: “That is why eight leading medical and health organizations sent a letter yesterday opposing this bill because it would…”

On the recordAugust 4, 2015
That is why eight leading medical and health organizations sent a letter yesterday opposing this bill because it would put lives at risk by delaying and blocking critical clean air protections.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey cites opposition from health organizations against the bill's provisions.

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