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Ed Markey

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Edward John Markey is a United States Senator from Massachusetts, having served since July 24, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Markey previously represented Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from April 14, 1976, to July 24, 2013. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for environmental issues, telecommunications, and technology policy. Markey played a significant role in the development of legislation aimed at addressing climate change and promoting renewable energy sources.

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Jan 18, 2024

People don't believe the patients. They think that there is some phony pretend disease that people have.

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Jan 18, 2024

COVID is real and it is disabling. And we know that we have to work on it.

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Jan 18, 2024

If you get it, there is a very high probability that you are going to have long COVID.

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Jan 17, 2024

If you get it, there is a very high probability that you are going to have long COVID.

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Jan 17, 2024

People don't believe the patients. They think that there is some phony pretend disease that people have.

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Jan 17, 2024

It is absolutely imperative that we provide the funding for research.

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Jan 17, 2024

COVID is real and it is disabling. And we know that we have to work on it.

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Nov 29, 2023

With that, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Cortez Masto). The Senator from Washington.

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Nov 14, 2023

We cannot take those planes off the ground if people are not getting fed properly.

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Nov 14, 2023

We in Congress can't rest until these wins reach every worker in our Country.

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Nov 14, 2023

You can't beg for your rights, you have got to take them.

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Nov 14, 2023

We cannot take those planes off the ground if people are not getting fed properly.

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Nov 14, 2023

By paying airport service workers. And the SEIU is trying to organize them fair wages and benefits we reduce turnover, retain experienced staff, and make our entire aviation system safer.

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Nov 14, 2023

The theme of today's hearing is a rising tide lifts all boats, but we can say a rising tide lifts all planes as well.

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Nov 14, 2023

We in Congress can't rest until these wins reach every worker in our Country.

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Nov 14, 2023

You can't beg for your rights, you have got to take them.

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Nov 13, 2023

We cannot take those planes off the ground if people are not getting fed properly.

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Nov 13, 2023

Unions are taking big swings at corporate greed--and disgusting union busting that cripple the working class.

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Nov 13, 2023

Earlier this year, I reintroduce my Good Jobs for Good Airports bill, which would provide airport service workers, baggage handlers, wheelchair attendants, airport restaurant workers with a living wage.

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Nov 13, 2023

You can't beg for your rights, you have got to take them.

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Nov 13, 2023

We in Congress can't rest until these wins reach every worker in our Country.

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Nov 8, 2023

We need to put people over profit, prioritize worker voices, and keep focused on how to best treat patients.

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Nov 8, 2023

I think that this is--and if anything helps us close some of the gaps that exist in our ability to take care of patients.

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Nov 8, 2023

You don't--you don't view it as a threat?

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Nov 8, 2023

I think it is important to know that I have been here today to describe the actual patient harm that is in place due to this AI and sound the alarms for the points where the doctors cannot override the AI and it causes that harm, that…

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