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Ed Markey: “We are definitely tied to the ability to get these ideas out into the market, creating jobs, and giving us an edge over…”

On the recordApril 26, 2022
We are definitely tied to the ability to get these ideas out into the market, creating jobs, and giving us an edge over other countries in the world.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey discusses the impact of innovation on job creation and global competitiveness.

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