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Ed Markey: NOAA is an agency that few in the public could correctly identify but that is critical to keeping them safe and our…

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
NOAA is an agency that few in the public could correctly identify but that is critical to keeping them safe and our economy running smoothly.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes NOAA's importance despite public unawareness.

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