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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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May 11, 2011

We have a big choice here. We can reclaim $53 billion from the oil and gas industry that they owe to the American taxpayer and put it into wind and solar and all-electric vehicles and the revolution that we need to transform our country's…

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May 11, 2011

Could the Chair tell me how much time we have? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 30 seconds remaining. The gentleman from Alaska has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Alaska has the right to close.

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May 5, 2011

I would defer to the chairman of the committee. If he is the concluding speaker on his side, I am prepared to close on our side.

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May 3, 2011

Anything that is security sensitive can be kept out. Everything else should be made public.

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May 3, 2011

I strongly disagree with the position which Commissioner Magwood took.

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May 3, 2011

Mr. Chairman, it sounds like you made a fair offer to the other Commissioners that they rejected.

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May 3, 2011

I want to commend you for your commitment to following the science and the requirements of law as you have dealt with Yucca Mountain and Fukushima and other important matters before the Commission.

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May 2, 2011

When in doubt, disclose. The Bush administration adhered to a different motto, which was, 'When in question, conceal.'

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Apr 14, 2011

I thank the gentleman. That's your formula. It's a formula of the past. It's a formula for the nostalgic amongst the Republicans who wish we could go back to a time before Medicare and Medicaid and wind and solar and new energy…

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Apr 14, 2011

I just--I think this can't-do attitude that is not like President Kennedy's can-do attitude to put a man on the Moon with alloys that had not yet been invented.

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Apr 14, 2011

The Southern Company says they can build two new nuclear power plants and guarantee the safety of people, but they can't really figure out how to install these technologies that already exist that would protect against the poisoning of the…

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Apr 6, 2011

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts will be postponed. Amendment No. 10 Offered by Mr. Rush The Acting CHAIR. It's…

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Mar 30, 2011

NOAA is an agency that few in the public could correctly identify but that is critical to keeping them safe and our economy running smoothly.

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Mar 30, 2011

Slashing funding will cut the life-saving services that this agency provides to every congressional district.

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Mar 30, 2011

These forward-looking initiatives stand in stark contrast to H.R. 1, which recklessly cut almost $400 million from the 2010 enacted level for NOAA.

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Mar 30, 2011

Could you give me an update on what programs are using the Saltonstall and Kennedy funds, and how they are promoting the health of domestic fisheries?

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Mar 30, 2011

Two weeks ago, I, along with my colleagues, Congressmen Frank, Keating and Tierney, sent a letter to Secretary Locke urging him to coordinate with the Departments of Treasury, Labor, Housing, and Urban Development, and the Small Business…

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Mar 30, 2011

Can you please describe the consequences if these funding levels for satellites are not met?

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Mar 30, 2011

This warning will allow people and businesses to prepare for an unbelievably huge storm here in April.

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Mar 30, 2011

If I were to stop one of my constituents in Medford Square and ask them what is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, I would probably get blank stares.

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Mar 30, 2011

I had a bill in the House last time. I will do it again this time, but a bipartisan problem with this issue.

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Mar 30, 2011

I have asked the Clinton Administration to file a complaint at the WTO. They demurred.

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Mar 30, 2011

How about your supporting my proposal and the proposal of the Senator from Connecticut that we sue through the WTO OPEC for price fixing and market manipulation?

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Mar 30, 2011

I think that also is a fundamental part of the equation that needs to be taken into account.

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Mar 30, 2011

My question to you is looking at the greenhouses gases as they are being produced out of that source, do you think that there is a reason for the United States to ask for additional environmental protections to be built into that…

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