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Ed Markey: Responsibly harnessing America's onshore and offshore energy resources will create millions of new jobs and generate…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
Responsibly harnessing America's onshore and offshore energy resources will create millions of new jobs and generate billions in new revenue.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the job creation potential of energy resource development.

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