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Mass. scientist, arrested in China, must be brought home | Sen. Ed Markey & Rep. Stephen Lynch
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Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change
Sen Ed Markey: Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change. PoliticoSenator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary The GuardianMarkey fends off generational challenge and other Massachusetts primary takeaways CNNThe Guard That Won’t Be Changing The Atlantic Copy URL URL Copied Follow Us
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Text: S.4799 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) All Information (Except Text) There is one version of the bill. XML/HTML Download XML (3KB) TXT (2KB) PDF (238KB) Tip S. 4799 To cap the amount authorized to be appropriated for the national defense budget for fiscal year 2027 at $750,000,000,000.
Primary challenges may be the Democrats' secret weapon
Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney talked to God about several things before he decided to enter the Democratic primary race for Michigan's 13th Congressional District. The first thing? Getting his wife's approval. "We have a young family," McKinney, a father of three children whose ages range from 6 months to 4 years old, told me earlier in February.
Text - S.836 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 03/04/2025) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Meetings: 06/25/25 10:00AM Committee Reports: S. Rept. 119-99 Latest Action: Senate - 01/27/2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.
Sen. Markey: Trump attacks on Job Corps weakens a ‘ladder out of poverty’
Views expressed here represent those of the author and not necessarily of MassLive or The Republican. Readers are invited to share their opinions by emailing to letters@repub.com. The Trump administration recently ordered Job Corps centers across the United States to halt their training and educational programs and shutter their campuses.
Text - S.4381 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Right to Contraception Act
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 05/21/2024) Latest Action: Senate - 06/03/2024 Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
AOC declares victory in fight for Green New Deal 5 years later: 'Social and ecological transformation'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., declared victory this week in the fight to push her Green New Deal package during an event celebrating the five-year anniversary of the controversial legislation. Ocasio-Cortez was joined at the event by Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and several other Democrats and climate activists outside the U.S. Capitol, where she said the Green New Deal movement has sparked widespread climate policies and green energy projects nationwide.
Text - S.3589 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 01/16/2024) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/16/2024 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Text - S.1418 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 05/03/2023) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Meetings: 07/27/23 10:00AM Latest Action: Senate - 07/27/2023 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Reintroducing CVTA to Make Communication Tech Accessible for Americans with Disabilities
On the Eve of the ADA Anniversary Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Update Technology Accessibility Regulations Published: 2023-07-25 Author: Sen. Markey, Rep.
Text - S.1999 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Right to Contraception Act
Text: S.1999 — 118th Congress (2023-2024) All Information (Except Text) There is one version of the bill. XML/HTML XML/HTML (new window) TXT PDF (249KB) Tip 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1999 To protect an individual’s ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.
S.1999 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Right to Contraception Act
There is one summary for S.1999. Bill summaries are authored by CRS. Right to Contraception Act This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. Contraception refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures.
S.1669 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
There is one summary for S.1669. Bill summaries are authored by CRS. Shown Here: Introduced in Senate (05/17/2023) AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule that requires all new motor vehicles to have devices that can access AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment.
S.1394 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 05/01/2023) Committees: Senate - Armed Services Latest Action: Senate - 05/01/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Ditching Fossil Fuel Makes Even More Sense Now
Sen. Ed Markey & Mark Wolfe CNN March 31, 2022 The surging and volatile oil and gas prices created by Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine highlights the urgent need for the US to reduce its dependence on foreign oil and natural gas and accelerate its move to cleaner energy sources. Read Full Article »
After Recent Airline Delays, Sen. Ed Markey Says It’s Time For Passenger Bill of Rights
By Paula EbbenJanuary 3, 2022 at 5:57 pm BOSTON (CBS) — Air travel during the pandemic is hard enough with long lines and masked flights. Then throw in the surge of Omicron cases, and you’ll find frustrated travelers everywhere you turn at Logan Airport. “Our flight has been delayed twice,” said Addie Green of Vermont, who was trying to get to Mexico for her sister’s wedding. READ MORE: Should We Be Double Masking?
Op-ed: To protect our planet, and our economy, the Fed must act on climate change
Climate activists rally against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell outside of the Federal Reserve Board Building October 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images In 2007, our global financial system was pushed to the brink of collapse after financial regulators ignored reckless lending. In the aftermath of that financial crisis, regulators vowed to prevent a similar crisis in the future.
‘Our Hearts Are With Haiti’: Markey Calls For Action After Massive Earthquake Hits Country, Killing Hundreds
By CBSBoston.com StaffAugust 14, 2021 at 7:52 pm BOSTON (CBS) — Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is calling for action in Haiti after a massive earthquake struck the country on Saturday morning, killing hundreds of people and injuring many more. According to CBS News, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake was strong enough that it has killed at least 300 people. CBS News reports over 1,800 people have been injured. In a tweet Saturday, Markey said the U.S. should provide support for the people impacted.
Actions - S.475 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 02/25/2021) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/17/2021 Became Public Law No: 117-17.
Text - S.475 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 02/25/2021) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/17/2021 Became Public Law No: 117-17.
Sen. Ed Markey Calls Out States That Don’t Have Mask Mandates
By CBSBoston.com StaffDecember 4, 2020 at 2:09 pm BOSTON (CBS) — Sen. Ed Markey called the 15 states without mask mandates “dangerous” on Friday. He held a virtual conference to discuss his Encouraging Masks For All Act, which asks all states to implement a mask mandate for public spaces and when social distancing is not possible. “Research suggests that universal mask mandates can save more than 100,000 lives in the coming months.
Sen. Ed Markey: Six priorities we should focus on to help communities survive pandemic (Guest viewpoint)
By Sen. Ed Markey | Guest viewpoint Imagine arriving at Fenway Park, sitting down, turning to your neighbor to the right. Then to the left. Look behind you, in front of you, and then across the entire park. Now imagine realizing that every person in Fenway Park, from the grandstands to the Green Monster is Covid positive. That’s where we are today in Massachusetts -- enough coronavirus cases to fill Fenway Park -- and our numbers are only worsening. How long until we fill Gillette, too?
Keller: Familiar Battle Lines In Latest Markey, Kennedy Debate
By Jon KellerJune 8, 2020 at 9:20 pm BOSTON (CBS) – This time, Ed Markey showed up ready to rumble. Within minutes of the start of the WPRI-TV debate between the incumbent senator and his primary challenger, Rep. Joe Kennedy, Markey was on the attack with an intensity lacking in last week’s Western Massachusetts debate. “I’ve worked across the aisle to get big things done,” he said.
Keller: Kennedy Attacks ‘Sluggish’ Markey In Senate Primary Debate
By Jon KellerJune 1, 2020 at 8:51 pm BOSTON (CBS) – Back in mid-February, when the world was young, Senator Ed Markey and his primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy met in their first debate at WGBH. The 73-year-old Markey came out with Red Bull energy, took the fight to the much younger man, and had Kennedy on his heels repeatedly. On Monday night, in their second televised debate, the roles were dramatically reversed.
An Attack Over ICE in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate Race
An online ad attacks Rep. Seth Moulton, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, for not being sufficiently progressive because of past policy positions.
Column: Massachusetts voters are smart when it comes to climate change
President Donald Trump hopes we are not paying attention. The most anti-environment president in American history thinks that Massachusetts voters won’t notice that the Environmental Protection Agency is currently working to weaken a host of standards to control air pollution, including the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards and rules for coal ash. In its own analysis, the Trump administration said this one coal ash rule rollback could result in 1,400 additional deaths from air pollution.
As I See It: Massachusetts voters are smart when it comes to climate change
By Sen. Ed Markey Saturday Apr 25, 2020 at 2:25 AM Donald Trump hopes we are not paying attention. The most anti-environment president in American history thinks that Massachusetts voters won’t notice that the Environmental Protection Agency is currently working to weaken a host of standards to control air pollution, including the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards and rules for coal ash.
Sen. Ed Markey: Massachusetts voters are smart when it comes to climate change
By Sen. Ed Markey, Donald Trump hopes we are not paying attention. The most anti-environment president in American history thinks that Massachusetts voters won't notice that the Environmental Protection Agency is currently working to weaken a host of standards to control air pollution, including the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards and rules for coal ash. In its own analysis, the Trump administration said this one coal ash rule rollback could result in 1,400 additional deaths from air pollution.
Sen. Edward Markey: Protect our local hospital workers
By Sen. Ed Markey WASHINGTON — It is now clear that we are at war with the coronavirus. While the people of our state need a range of help and assistance, one action we need to take is clear to me: we need a massive wartime manufacturing mobilization for coronavirus testing kits and personal protective equipment for medical personnel. The courageous men and women who are on the frontlines at area hospitals need to have all the tools, equipment, and devices they need to test and treat patients.
Amazon adds Senate aide to public-policy team
Amazon is continuing its hiring sweep of Congress, adding its third Democratic aide in a month. Tina Tower joins the tech giant as a program manager for U.S. public policy. She was most recently Sen. Ed Markey's (D-Mass.) deputy scheduler and assistant to the chief of staff.
Gas Prices Surging Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend
BOSTON (CBS) – If you drive a gasoline-powered car, then you’ve noticed the price of a gallon going steadily up ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The price of regular gasoline in Massachusetts went up six cents on Monday. “Yea, I’m starting to feel it’s too expensive,” said one driver. And Senator Ed Markey says part of the problem lies squarely with President Trump. “Gas prices are up nearly 25% since the president took office,” Sen. Ed Markey said.
Rep. Capuano highest-paying boss in Congress
If you're a Republican Hill staffer looking for a bigger paycheck, it may be time to consider switching parties. Democrats make up 6 of the 10 highest-paying members and, on average, pay a median salary that's $652 higher than their GOP counterparts, according to a new LegiStorm analysis of congressional salaries. Democrats pay an average salary of $52,142, while Republicans average $51,490. These numbers include bonuses, if any.
The race for a vaccine
In 1953, there were 35,000 annual cases of polio in the United States. Mothers and fathers all across America were frightened that their children would be next to contract the dreadful disease. Two researchers, Drs. Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk, were locked in a historic race against time to develop a safe and effective polio vaccine. They were both successful. Today, those vaccines have virtually eliminated polio around the world.
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