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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 10, 2023

You can have extra time for wishing me a happy birthday.

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Jul 10, 2023

Like Dr. Boucher, what is stopping them from using the most innovative antibiotics that they have decided would be best for their patients?

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Jul 10, 2023

So, can you explain to us why people with opioid use disorder are at risk and how can we mitigate that risk?

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Jun 21, 2023

That is why I am planning to reintroduce the Local Infrastructure Funding and Technical Assistance Act, or the LIFT Act, which would provide grants to under-resourced communities that want to bring beneficial projects into their…

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Jun 21, 2023

Thank you, and rural communities, urban communities, low income communities, everyone deserves a chance to build resilient infrastructure and benefit from these new historic programs.

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Jun 21, 2023

Utilizing resources to assist smaller cities, smaller jurisdictions that may not have the capacity of larger jurisdictions

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Jun 21, 2023

Thank you, and rural communities, urban communities, low income communities, everyone deserves a chance to build resilient infrastructure and benefit from these new historic programs.

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Jun 21, 2023

That is why I am planning to reintroduce the Local Infrastructure Funding and Technical Assistance Act, or the LIFT Act, which would provide grants to under-resourced communities that want to bring beneficial projects into their…

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Jun 20, 2023

That is why I am planning to reintroduce the Local Infrastructure Funding and Technical Assistance Act, or the LIFT Act, which would provide grants to under-resourced communities that want to bring beneficial projects into their…

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Jun 20, 2023

Thank you, and rural communities, urban communities, low income communities, everyone deserves a chance to build resilient infrastructure and benefit from these new historic programs.

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Jun 8, 2023

I would say that we are in a crisis. We hear it today, we know that big tech plays a big role in creating this amongst kids.

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Jun 8, 2023

We have to put the protections in place.

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Jun 8, 2023

In the past 6 months, state legislators have passed 75 bills discriminating against LGBTQ Americans and blocking access to gender affirming care.

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Jun 8, 2023

And that is why we need to pass the Fair Fees Act, which would prohibit airlines from charging fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the cost of the services provided.

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Jun 8, 2023

And again, that would come as all new information to most people who fly, that these people are actually supposed to be tipped for all the services that they are providing.

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Jun 8, 2023

The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, which I have introduced with Senator Blumenthal and Senator Schumer, would increase the wages and benefits for airport service workers like baggage handlers and wheelchair attendants.

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Jun 8, 2023

It is absolutely infuriating that many airlines force consumers to pay extra just to sit with their young children.

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Jun 8, 2023

We have got to put a stop to this outrageous practice.

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Jun 8, 2023

Family seating fees may be the poster child for outrageous junk fees.

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Jun 8, 2023

A parent's right to sit next to their child is not a partisan issue.

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Jun 8, 2023

I would say that we are in a crisis. We hear it today, we know that big tech plays a big role in creating this amongst kids.

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Jun 8, 2023

We have to put the protections in place.

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Jun 8, 2023

In the past 6 months, state legislators have passed 75 bills discriminating against LGBTQ Americans and blocking access to gender affirming care.

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Jun 8, 2023

The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, which I have introduced with Senator Blumenthal and Senator Schumer, would increase the wages and benefits for airport service workers like baggage handlers and wheelchair attendants.

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Jun 8, 2023

And again, that would come as all new information to most people who fly, that these people are actually supposed to be tipped for all the services that they are providing.

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