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On the recordJune 18, 2012
Do you believe that we should limit the ability of businesses, like oil and gas producers, from challenging agency actions under the Endangered Species Act?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey questions the need to restrict business lawsuits against environmental regulations.

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