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Ed Markey: Governor Romney's proposal is. He has been very clear. He wants to raise taxes on the wind industry if he becomes…

On the recordSeptember 10, 2012
Governor Romney's proposal is. He has been very clear. He wants to raise taxes on the wind industry if he becomes President, even though it will kill 40,000 jobs.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey criticizes Romney's tax proposal on the wind industry for its potential job losses.

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