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Ed Markey: This regulatory roadblock is blocking 500 construction jobs, and how many thousands of kids from being able to be…

On the recordJune 18, 2012
This regulatory roadblock is blocking 500 construction jobs, and how many thousands of kids from being able to be educated in their neighborhood.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the negative impact of regulations on jobs and education.

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