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Ed Markey: Progressive tax, economic and financial policies are not only critical for our environment, but are also fairer and more…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
Progressive tax, economic and financial policies are not only critical for our environment, but are also fairer and more equitable for our society.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the importance of progressive policies for fairness and environmental protection.

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