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Ed Markey: There isn't enough potential in the Atlantic to offset the potential damage to the tourism and economy.

On the recordMay 8, 2012
There isn't enough potential in the Atlantic to offset the potential damage to the tourism and economy.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey highlights the economic risks of offshore drilling for tourism.

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