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Ed Markey: In contrast, the Republicans' approach to the grid resembles Chinese central planning from the 1970s.

On the recordSeptember 10, 2012
In contrast, the Republicans' approach to the grid resembles Chinese central planning from the 1970s.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey compares Republican energy policies to outdated central planning.

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