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Ed Markey: That is why this week I will be reintroducing the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act, legislation that would remove the cap…

On the recordApril 24, 2013
That is why this week I will be reintroducing the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act, legislation that would remove the cap on oil spill liability and protect taxpayers from being stuck with the bill.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for legislation to hold oil companies accountable for spills.

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