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Ed Markey: I think we absolutely, as part of that rulemaking, should look at the appropriate role of State and local governments in…

On the recordApril 5, 2016
I think we absolutely, as part of that rulemaking, should look at the appropriate role of State and local governments in the process.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the importance of considering state and local governments in rulemaking.

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