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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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Jul 14, 2026

For an issue as fast-moving and important to American families - the surging proliferation of data centers - we need a national framework that can proactively tackle all of these issues together.

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Jul 14, 2026

Communities are organizing and demanding action to protect their air, water, energy bills, and quality of life from the tsunami of data centers around the country.

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Jul 11, 2026

For too long, the conversation about artificial intelligence has been about what’s next — the next breakthrough, the next headline, the next promise of the future. But the American people need more than future promises; they need answers…

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Jul 11, 2026

The risks are the lived reality of AI for millions of Americans — and they deserve policymakers who are paying attention to their lives, not Big Tech’s bottom line.

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Jul 10, 2026

“Although Trump and MAGA Republicans lost today, this will not be the end of their campaign to undercut Americans’ ability to freely and fairly participate in our electoral system.

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Jul 10, 2026

“I will remain vigilant against this threat and continue to work to secure our elections.”

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Jul 8, 2026

The nurses at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Mass General Brigham Homecare deserve a fair contract that reflects the essential contributions they make each and every day.

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Jul 8, 2026

At a press conference in 2024, I said that Massachusetts was facing a postal crisis: post offices were closing, mail wasn’t arriving, and service was being degraded for residents across the Commonwealth.

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Jul 8, 2026

Nurses are the backbone of our health care system, and we rely on their skills, compassion, and tireless work ethic to care for our loved ones.

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Jul 8, 2026

We urge all parties to return to the bargaining table and reach a good faith agreement that provides stability for this critical workforce, Mass General Brigham, and the patients in their collective care.

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Jul 7, 2026

I’m proud to have fought for this funding as a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Jul 7, 2026

Massachusetts is leading the nation addressing the road safety crisis.

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