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US Representatives Edward Markey and Joe Barton, members of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus [official website], and Cliff Stearns, of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations [official website], sent a letter [text, PDF] to the...
1: Oil exports and Keystone XL pipeline: The House has rejected an amendment sponsored by Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass. , to the Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act (H.R. 3408). The...
Reacting to the report, three lawmakers asked the FTC whether Google has violated its settlement with the agency. "Google's practices could have a wide sweeping impact because Safari is a major web browser used by millions of Americans," said the...
Reacting to the report, three lawmakers asked the FTC whether Google has violated its settlement with the agency. "Google's practices could have a wide sweeping impact because Safari is a major web browser used by millions of Americans," said the...
EXPORTS AND KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE: The House rejected an amendment sponsored by Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass. , to the Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act (H.R. 3408). The amendment...
In other words, their miserable record might be held against them. But the United States does need energy, and this will help make us energy independent, right? If we were going to keep the oil here, supporters could claim some benefit. However, the...
Reps. Edward Markey and Joe Barton, co-chairmen of the Bi-partisan Congressional Privacy Caucus, and Cliff Sterns, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, penned a letter to the FTC asking if today's revelation constitutes a...
Clearly the administration, as do our South Carolina senators and representatives in Washington, understands the value and importance of SRS to our nation. There has been a move to end the MOX program. Earlier this month, Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass. ,...
Within the span of three days last week, the House and then the Senate passed a law – ... Against the backdrop of controversy surrounding the use of monitoring software pre-installed on mobile phones, Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) recently released a draft...
Reps. Edward Markey, D-Mass. , left, Jonathan Bingham, D-N.Y. , center, and Conte face reporters after the defeat of a 1982 resolution calling on superpowers to halt the production, testing and deployment of nuclear weapons — a resolution these three...
Caina Calvan can be reached at bobby.calvanglobe.com. Follow him on twitter GlobeCalvan. WASHINGTON -- Representative Edward Markey and other New England Democrats are making a bold request for billions of dollars in additional aid for families...
The Electronic Privacy Information Center, a consumer group, has already sued the FTC, alleging that Google’s new privacy policy violates that agreement. US Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass. , has called for an investigation, too. As much as Internet users...
United States should stop exports of natural gas to prevent domestic prices from rising, Democratic Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts said on Tuesday while introducing two bills in the House of Representatives to prevent shipments. The bills, which...
(Reuters) - The United States should stop exports of natural gas to prevent domestic prices from rising, Democratic Congressman Edward Markey said on Tuesday while introducing two bills in the House of Representatives to prevent shipments. The bills,...
The FDA-clearance system that the SOUND Devices Act seeks to correct is known as the 510(k) process, and it allows manufacturers to obtain FDA approval for a medical device without subjecting that device to tests on humans. To qualify for 510(k)...
ROCK The more I think about the Keystone XL pipeline, the more questions I have. Here are some of them: According to U.S. Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, the oil that would flow down the pipeline is the dirtiest oil on the planet. Does it make...
Edward Markey (D–MA) has grave misconceptions regarding contributions that nuclear weapons make to the U.S. and allied national security. On Wednesday, he introduced a bill that would cut $100 billion in nuclear weapons programs. This bill is...
Introduced by Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass. , the bill - Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures Act 2012 - aims to reduce the number of the Navy's nuclear-armed submarines, reduce the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles and ban the...
For oil and gas companies making billions from drilling on America’s public lands, this kind of inadequate oversight and enforcement is little more than a pin prick,” said Massachusetts Rep. Edward Markey, the committee’s top Democrat … “American...
Edward John "Ed" Markey (born July 11, 1946) has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1976, representing the 7th District of Massachusetts. Markey is the Dean of the Massachusetts House delegation and the New England House delegation as well. He is also the third longest serving member of Congress from New... Full Article
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) (L) stands up as he wait for his turn to speak during a hearing on the Keystone XL pipeline before the Energy and Power Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee February 3, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. ...
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) speaks during a hearing on the Keystone XL pipeline before the Energy and Power Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee February 3, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Rep. Markey said he and other House...
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 11: Ranking member of the House Financal Services Committee Barney Frank (D-MA) (C) holds a news conference with (L-R) U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), U.S. Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA), U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) outside the U.S....
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Keynote speaker Clayton Christensen, U.S. Representative Edward Markey, Craig Hatkoff and CEO and Founder of Common Sense Media James Steyer attend the Disruptive Innovation Awards at The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival at Citibank Building On Greenwich on April 25,...
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: (L-R) Keynote speaker Clayton Christensen, U.S. Representative Edward Markey and Craig Hatkoff attend the Disruptive Innovation Awards at The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival at Citibank Building On Greenwich on April 25, 2011 in New York City.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: U.S. Representative Edward Markey speaks at the Disruptive Innovation Awards at The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival at Citibank Building On Greenwich on April 25, 2011 in New York City.
View Photo »House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee member Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass. , delivers an opening statement on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept, 23, 2011, during the subcommittee's hearing on Solyndra. Top executives from a bankrupt California solar energy company are to...
View Photo »US Democratic Representative Ed Markey of Massachussetts holds a press conference outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, March 29, 2011, asking the Obama administration to implement a law passed in 2002 to distribute radiation emergency pills to people living within 20 miles of a nuclear...
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: U.S. Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) (R) speaks as House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (L) listens during a hearing before the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee February 28, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The hearing was to focus...
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) U.S. Rep. Robert Andrews (D-NJ), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA), Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) listen to testimony during a...
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) (2nd L) speaks as Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) (L) and other House Democratic members listen during a hearing before the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee February 28, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The...
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: U.S. Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) (R) pulls the chair for House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (L) as she takes her seat during a hearing before the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee February 28, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. ...
View Photo »House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , watches as the arm of Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass. , moves a chart during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, to discuss the Democratic Energy Policy.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) (L) stands up as he wait for his turn to speak during a hearing on the Keystone XL pipeline before the Energy and Power Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee February 3, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. ...
View Photo »Amazon's responses to my inquiries do not provide enough detail about how the company intends to use customer information, beyond acknowledging that the company uses this valuable information ... Amazon states 'Customer information is an important part of our business,' but it is also important for cust...
When it comes to its users' privacy, Facebook's policy should be: 'Ask for permission, don't assume it,'
The settlement's privacy protections will benefit Facebook users and should serve as a new, higher standard for other companies to follow in their own efforts to protect consumers' privacy online ... When it comes to its users' privacy, Facebook’s policy should be: ‘Ask for permission, don’t assume it.
He combines the incredible commitment to progressive causes with a mastery of the legislative process ... With a rapier wit and unparalleled command of legislation, Barney Frank is a phenomenal member of Congress.
Opposing ocean planning is like opposing air traffic control
