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Ed Markey: “I am working on new legislation that would leverage the Economic Development Administration's expertise and existing…”

On the recordJune 15, 2021
I am working on new legislation that would leverage the Economic Development Administration's expertise and existing grants to support disadvantaged communities in identifying and planning out infrastructure projects.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need for legislation to aid disadvantaged communities with infrastructure projects.

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