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On the recordMarch 15, 2011
This Committee should be taking action to implement the reforms of the Commission to ensure that we are protecting our workers, our environment and our economy.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey urges the Committee to act on safety reforms post-BP disaster.

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