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Ed Markey: But obviously that is not necessarily the case. For example, we have heard a lot about how EPA's efforts to regulate…

On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
But obviously that is not necessarily the case. For example, we have heard a lot about how EPA's efforts to regulate global warming pollution will lead to an economic catastrophe but this is just not borne out by the facts.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey defends EPA regulations against claims they harm the economy, citing positive outcomes.

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