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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.
I thank the gentlelady. Republicans say their budget is a ``Path to Prosperity.'' But it's really a ``Path to More Prosperity for the Already Prosperous.'' The Republican budget picks high-rolling oil executives over low-income families…
I thank the gentleman. That's your formula. It's a formula of the past. It's a formula for the nostalgic amongst the Republicans who wish we could go back to a time before Medicare and Medicaid and wind and solar and new energy…
I thank the gentleman. The Republicans are allowing nostalgia for a time before Medicare and Medicaid were ever on the books to replace the idealism that we need to have in order to deal with the real challenges of the future. But for the…
I thank the gentlelady. In 2 days, the Republicans have proven that they always side with the biggest behemoth companies. Yesterday, they said it was okay for the biggest oil and coal and chemical companies to pollute the atmosphere…
I thank the gentlelady. The microphone in the well on the Democratic side is shut down; so I will use the microphone on the Republican side. And I will say to the Republicans that we already have rules that govern the Internet that have…
Madam Chair, I offer an amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 5. REDUCING DEMAND FOR OIL. Notwithstanding…
Madam Chair, I rise in support of my amendment. My amendment is quite simple. It just says that nothing, nothing that the Republicans are proposing today should put a limitation on the ability of the EPA to reduce the demand for importing…
I thank the gentleman. I rise in opposition to the dirty air act, which overturns the scientific finding that pollution is harming our people and our planet. But as long as Republicans are making an ideological decision to overturn…
I yield 1 minute to the ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman).
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. 10 Offered by Mr. Rush The…
I yield myself 1 minute. And let me say this to you, the Republicans: I had an amendment out here to increase fuel economy standards from 25 to 35 miles per gallon in 2001, 2003, 2005. You voted against it every time. You said that it will…
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