On the recordMarch 2, 2011
But instead of increasing production and thereby reducing the deficit, the Administration has proposed to increase the cost of producing American energy by raising a multitude of taxes.
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congress.govEd Markey: “But instead of increasing production and thereby reducing the deficit, the Administration has proposed to increase the…”
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Markey criticizes the Administration's tax increases on energy production.
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