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  • WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the founder of the House Bipartisan Task Force on Nonproliferation, today praised the announcement of a new arms control treaty with Russia, which will reduce the nuclear arsenals of each country.   “This treaty is a major step forward and will serve as a key bridge... Read More
  •           Lawmaker is Author of Mandate Requiring National Broadband Plan   WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), author of the requirement in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop a National... Read More
  • Historic law will provide over $3 billion in tax credits, help Mass. seniors save over $1 billion in drug costs  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee--one of three committees with jurisdiction over health care policy—today released an analysis of the... Read More
  • Bill will benefit Mass., Includes Markey-Authored Provision  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee--one of three committees with jurisdiction over health care policy--issued the following statement after voting in favor of the health care reform bill, which... Read More
  •    Lawmaker calls on NRC to “stop gambling” with public health in cancer patient rules, outlines possible health risk from exposure   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today released a staff report... Read More
  • Lawmaker is Author of Mandate Requiring National Broadband Plan   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), author of the requirement in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop a National Broadband Plan, today issued the following statement... Read More
  • Lawmaker is Author of Mandate Requiring National Broadband Plan   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), author of the requirement in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop a National Broadband Plan, today issued the following statement... Read More
  •   After Long Winter, Spring Brings Smiles and Savings Alike from Extension of Popular Program WASHINGTON (March 12, 2010) – In the middle of the night on Sunday, Daylight Saving Time will go into effect. The next day, evening sunshine will last longer, and American families from across the country will start savings hundreds of millions... Read More
  • Funding Would Support Massachusetts Universities and Research Institutions, Create Thousands of Jobs  WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longstanding supporter of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee with oversight responsibility for NIH, is organizing... Read More
  •  MEDFORD, MA – U.S. Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) announced today that he will be holding Office Hours in Waltham on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Arthur J. Clark Government Center Building and on Sunday March 14, 2010 in Framingham at his Framingham district office.                ... Read More
  • Lawmaker: “Nuclear Renaissance Requires Public Confidence”  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee, today announced his request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) commence a thorough review of the adequacy of nuclear reactor safety... Read More
  •                                        LAWMAKER IS AUTHOR OF BILL TO BAN CHEMICAL  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.),... Read More
  • WINTHROP, MA.- Rep. Ed Markey (D-Malden) was in Winthrop on Saturday, meeting with Winthrop Town Manager Jim McKenna to discuss plans for the town’s waterfront revitalization project (see photo below). Rep. Markey has already secured federal funding for the Winthrop Ferry project, which will enable Winthrop residents to commute into Boston... Read More
  • Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Request Full Funding for Critical LIHEAP Program  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longtime champion of providing assistance to low-income families to heat their homes, today began an effort to request full funding for this critical program for the next fiscal year. Markey... Read More
  • BILL WOULD CREATE NATIONAL OFFICE TO TREAT AND PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE  WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representatives Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Smith (R-N.J.), House co-chairs of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, today announced the introduction the National Alzheimer’s Project Act... Read More
  • ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS, FOUND IN WATER, POSE HEALTH RISKS  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Energy and Environment Subcommittee and the author of a bill to establish a federal ban on the chemical Bisphenol A in all food and beverage containers, issued the following... Read More
  •   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing entitled “Premium Increases By Anthem Blue Cross Health in the Individual Health Insurance Market:”   “Tomorrow at the White House,... Read More
  • LAWMAKER QUESTIONS RESPONSE OF COMPANY, DOT  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled “Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration” in the Oversight and... Read More
  • “Joe Moakley” Award Recognizes Fight for Funding During Growing Energy Crisis for Bay State Families   WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longtime champion of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) today received an award from the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association... Read More
  • Lawmaker is Author of Mandate Requiring National Broadband Plan  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), author of the requirement in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop a National Broadband Plan, today hailed  the FCC‘s outlines... Read More