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Ed 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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Jun 15, 2010

In my opinion, merits the opening of a criminal investigation.

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Jun 15, 2010

BP obviously does not stand for be prepared. Yes, they were making it up.

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Jun 14, 2010

Well, it's pretty obvious that none of the companies have actually invested in 21st century technologies that make it possible to either shut down the leak or to respond to the damage which is being done out in the ocean and to the…

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Jun 14, 2010

Well, it's probably obvious that none of the companies have actually invested in 21st century technologies that make it possible to either shut down the leak or to respond to the damage which is being done out in the ocean and to the…

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Jun 14, 2010

I think that BP was trying to limit their liability, because they pay a fine per barrel of oil that's out there. They were lying or grossly incompetent.

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Jun 14, 2010

I have not believed BP. I have not believed their numbers. It's why I forced them to put up the spill cam, so that experts could analyze this flow rate.

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Jun 14, 2010

What we learned today -- and they all admitted it -- that none of them have the capacity to respond to a worst-case scenario.

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Jun 9, 2010

The GRID Act has three basic components. First, it establishes Federal authority to address emergency situations. If the President identifies an imminent threat to the bulk power system or to other parts of the grid that serve critical…

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Jun 9, 2010

Right now, Mr. Speaker, America's electric grid is vulnerable to cyber or other attacks by terrorists or hostile countries. Our adversaries are actively probing these weaknesses and already have the capacity to exploit them. The…

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Jun 7, 2010

It took lawmakers demanding this video for BP to actually release it.

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Jun 7, 2010

I do believe that BP has been about their legal team from the first week.

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Jun 7, 2010

This is just one more example of where BP just stands for betraying the people.

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