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Ed Markey: I am pleased that the plan protects the East Coast, and especially New England, from offshore drilling for at least the…

On the recordNovember 15, 2011
I am pleased that the plan protects the East Coast, and especially New England, from offshore drilling for at least the next five years.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey expresses approval of a plan that prevents offshore drilling on the East Coast for five years.

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