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Ed Markey: There is not a 'de facto moratorium,' only a Republican moratorium on the facts.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
There is not a 'de facto moratorium,' only a Republican moratorium on the facts.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey argues that the discussion is ignoring the real issues surrounding drilling safety.

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