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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.

Jul 27, 2011

Reclaiming my time, the effect of this amendment could be, because the Coast Guard relies upon the Park Service, that we wind up with an entire area without any law enforcement. Because the Coast Guard does not reach that area, the Park…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-27
Jul 26, 2011

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1938. We are here debating whether to expedite the approval of a pipeline that will import the dirtiest crude oil on the planet into the United…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-26
Jul 26, 2011

Mr. Chairman, in the underlying bill, the majority has underfunded the Interior Department agency charged with issuing new drilling permits and ensuring that offshore drilling is safe. The underlying bill would underfund the Bureau of…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-26
Jul 25, 2011

This spending bill represents one of the most egregious assaults on our Nation's environment in the history of our country. If this bill were to pass, our air will be smoggier. Our climate will be hotter. Our water will be more polluted…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-25
Jul 19, 2011

I thank the gentleman. A poll completed by Gallup just 3 days ago basically showed what Democrats have been saying all along-- Americans want their Congress to come together to tackle our debt level with a responsible program of spending…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-19
Jul 19, 2011

Americans today are getting an up-close view of Republicans' misguided plans, misplaced priorities, and massive assault on the middle class. It's not, as they call it, ``Cap, Cut, and Balance.'' It's really a ``Cash Cow for Billionaires.''…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-19
Jul 13, 2011

I think it is well past time to move ahead.

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Jul 13, 2011

There should be a way in which that information is erased.

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Jul 13, 2011

And there should be a technology that makes it possible?

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Jul 13, 2011

Do you agree that there should be a prohibition on targeting minors?

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