So they will not receive a nickel under this program. The oil and gas industry will receive that money as they tip the people of our country upside down and shake the money out of their pockets.
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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Solyndra will receive no money under this program. Who will receive this money? Indiana will receive the money. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has again expired.
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But the Republican majority is recklessly exploiting this one case to advance a political agenda that is very clearly aimed at killing the solar, wind, and renewable industries.
They used Solyndra. Is this just a failed company that could not compete when faced with a 42 percent decline in the price of solar energy?





