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Ed Markey: “While I believe that the supercommittee process is deeply flawed, the Natural Resources Committee has the opportunity to…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
While I believe that the supercommittee process is deeply flawed, the Natural Resources Committee has the opportunity to do something positive for the environment and taxpayers.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey criticizes the supercommittee process but sees potential for positive environmental action.

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