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Edward 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.

Feb 15, 2012

It is insane to modernize and replace the uranium and plutonium processing facilities that support the U.S. nuclear deterrent when the plants we have now work just fine.

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Feb 15, 2012

Mr. Chairman, 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 Louisiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Deutch The Acting…

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Feb 15, 2012

If this amendment passes, Mardi Gras will come on the Wednesday before Fat Tuesday this year. That's because the Landry amendment delivers up to $6 billion in a financial King Cake to Louisiana and to the other Gulf States at the expense…

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Feb 15, 2012

I thank you. This amendment would require a study to investigate potential economic impacts from a variety of risks that oil development in the Outer Continental Shelf poses to local tourism and fishing economies in Florida. Well, we…

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Feb 15, 2012

I rise to claim the time in the minority. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Feb 15, 2012

Mr. Chairman, there's no question that the gentleman from Washington State is correct, and a master of parliamentary rules, having stood up there or sat up there hundreds of hours, so he is an absolute correct dissector of language used…

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Feb 15, 2012

Mr. Chairman, 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. 3 Offered by Mr. Rush The…

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Feb 15, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the remaining minute. The gentleman from Nebraska says, What's the problem? All the oil's going to stay in the United States. It's not going to China. That's what will happen if we don't build the pipeline. So…

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Feb 15, 2012

Could you inform me as to who has the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Nebraska has the right to close.

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