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Ed Markey: When it comes to Federal efforts to improve air quality in the United States, we must first acknowledge the deep-rooted…

On the recordJuly 12, 2022
When it comes to Federal efforts to improve air quality in the United States, we must first acknowledge the deep-rooted injustices of air pollution in communities across our Country.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the historical injustices of air pollution affecting marginalized communities.

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