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On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
Even when taxpayers are getting some return for our oil and gas resources, we are still not receiving our fair share.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey criticizes low federal royalty rates for oil and gas despite taxpayer contributions.

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