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Ed Markey: Over the last 6 years your office has seen a 9 percent decrease in funding and a 17 percent reduction in your work…

On the recordJune 28, 2016
Over the last 6 years your office has seen a 9 percent decrease in funding and a 17 percent reduction in your work force.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights budget cuts affecting the EPA's workforce and responsibilities.

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