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Ed Markey: The Clean Air Act is one of the most effective public health laws in American history.

On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
The Clean Air Act is one of the most effective public health laws in American history.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey praises the Clean Air Act's impact on public health.

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