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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.

Apr 6, 2011

I yield myself the balance of my time. What the Republicans are doing in their bill is stripping the EPA of their authority to regulate the fuel efficiency of vehicles that we drive in our country, of the planes, the trains and the boats…

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Mar 31, 2011

Mr. Chair, during rollcall vote number 208 on H.R. 658, on the Garrett of NJ amendment, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``no'' when I should have voted ``yes.'' Amendment No. 9 Offered by Mr. DeFazio The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished…

Congressional Record · 2011-03-31
Mar 30, 2011

From the earliest days, the Obama Administration has continually taken land and water off the table for oil and gas production.

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Mar 30, 2011

The Administration is not locking up public land and preventing energy production.

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Mar 30, 2011

$18 billion for nuclear and then they took all the money out for wind and solar for loan guarantees.

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Mar 30, 2011

slashing funding will cut the life-saving services that this agency provides to every congressional district.

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Mar 30, 2011

I had a bill in the House last time. I will do it again this time, but a bipartisan problem with this issue.

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Mar 30, 2011

I think that also is a fundamental part of the equation that needs to be taken into account.

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Mar 30, 2011

My question to you is looking at the greenhouses gases as they are being produced out of that source, do you think that there is a reason for the United States to ask for additional environmental protections to be built into that…

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Mar 30, 2011

I think I was behind you at that pump.

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Mar 30, 2011

The oil market isn't free. It is a rigged monopoly, manipulated by a cartel that is draining the wealth out of the American economy.

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