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Ed Markey: “Although it was a Nor'easter that delivered the perfect storm, Massachusetts is not immune to hurricanes.”

On the recordMay 24, 2016
Although it was a Nor'easter that delivered the perfect storm, Massachusetts is not immune to hurricanes.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey highlights Massachusetts' vulnerability to hurricanes despite recent Nor'easters.

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