Oct 24, 2011
Where wilderness opponents see a Federal land grab, we see an attempt to bring balance to Federal land management policy that is currently tilted wildly in favor of resource extraction.
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.
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Oct 14, 2011
Madam Chair, 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. 5 Offered by Mr. Rush The Acting…
Oct 14, 2011
I thank you. Just 3 days before Christmas in 2008, the coal ash impoundment--and ``impoundment'' is just another word for giant swimming pool--burst in Kingston, Tennessee, releasing 1.1 billion gallons of toxic sludge that blanketed the…
Oct 14, 2011
Thank you, Madam Chair. Two weeks ago, scientists at a massive facility in Europe announced that they may have discovered a particle that travels faster than the speed of light--a discovery that would turn Einstein's theory of special…
Oct 14, 2011
Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 9, line 23, insert ``, after providing notice and opportunity to comment to the public…
Oct 14, 2011
Madam Chair, 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. 4 Offered by Mr. Markey The…
Oct 14, 2011
Madam Chair, I rise as the designee to offer amendment No. 3, the Carney amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, after line 5, insert the following new…
Oct 13, 2011
So in my opinion, what the betrayal is is in the Republican budgets that cut investments in clean energy by 70 percent next year and 90 percent over the next 3 years.
Oct 13, 2011
Well, 13 House Republicans, including one on this committee, wrote the Energy Secretary in February, urging him to quickly approve this uranium enrichment product.
Oct 12, 2011
following the BP oil spill this Committee has a responsibility to the American people to ensure that offshore oil and gas drilling is occurring in a safe and responsible manner.
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