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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.

Oct 4, 2011

The proposed revised COPPA Rule is stronger and it will better protect American children from their data falling into the wrong hands.

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Oct 4, 2011

What we have seen is with COPPA, we have a framework where there is an industry that appreciates the concerns about children, but with teenagers, it has been no holds barred and no real sensitivity to their concerns.

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Oct 4, 2011

the Commission is not aware of any operator directing online behavioral advertising to children.

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Oct 4, 2011

I am the House author of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, which Congress passed and President Clinton signed into law in 1998.

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Oct 3, 2011

The National Ocean Policy will increase government efficiency and enable sound management of public resources.

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Oct 3, 2011

It's also worth asking the question: what is the purpose of such a compact if any party may simply break it, at will, without ramifications?

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Oct 3, 2011

The Tohono O'odham Nation has broken the compact into which it entered, thereby rendering the proposed casino in violation of the 1988 law.

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Oct 3, 2011

Representatives of the Tohono O'odham Nation like to claim the proposed casino would create many jobs for the West Valley.

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Oct 3, 2011

This Administration has consistently held the position that fair and equal application of our laws toward all tribes is essential to upholding the United States' nation-to-nation relationship with Indian tribes.

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Oct 3, 2011

a comprehensive, collaborative approach to managing our ocean resources will help prevent multi-use conflicts.

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Oct 3, 2011

My opposition stems from the very common-sense and, indeed, vital rule of law that says when you enter into a contract, you are expected to abide by that contract.

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