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Ed Markey: “Airline crew members and passengers have the right to breathe safe, clean air, on the ground and in the air.”

On the recordAugust 14, 2026
Airline crew members and passengers have the right to breathe safe, clean air, on the ground and in the air.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Supporting the Cabin Air Safety Act

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