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Ed Markey: I would inquire as to who has the right to close and if the majority is down to its last speaker. The Acting CHAIR. The…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2012
I would inquire as to who has the right to close and if the majority is down to its last speaker. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has the right to close.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Feb 16, 2012

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