After decades of secrecy, 'Ghost Army' soldiers of WWII recognized with Congressional Gold Medal - UPI.com
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SPRINGING FORWARD: The new bill would end the "stupid practice of changing our clocks back and forth," Sen. Marco Rubio says. trib.al/sDdsW6i
Biden Proposes Major Tax Increase on Fuel for Private Jets: "We have to stop private jet users from ruining the climate for everyone else," Sen ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-proposes-tax-increase-on-fuel-private-jets
Steward plan to sell doctors network to Optum draws scrutiny: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell pledged to “use every tool available” to address ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/business/steward-health-care-optum-unitedhealth-cerberus-private-equity/
Steward-Citigroup deals questioned by Massachusetts senators: The senators are focusing on a financial adviser that helped facilitate sale-leaseback deals ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/business/steward-citigroup/
Boston University graduate workers go on strike, ‘fight for the fair contract they deserve’
bostonherald.com/2024/03/25/boston-university-graduate-workers-go-on-strike-fight-for-the-fair-contract-they-deserve/
Federal government contributes $335m to re-do Mass. Pike in Allston: The state still is expected to pay for the bulk of the project’s nearly $2 billion price tag ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/12/business/allston-turnpike-highway-project/
Norfolk Southern CEO Got a 37% Pay Boost After Toxic East Palestine Crash: "We need full compensation for the families and workers affected by the East ...
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Steward Health Care documents requested by Massachusetts senators: The information could reveal whether Steward has violated securities laws and whether its ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/08/business/steward-health-care-documents/
Steward Health Care’s financial crisis will be addressed in an April congressional hearing
bostonherald.com/2024/03/01/steward-health-cares-financial-crisis-will-be-addressed-in-an-april-congressional-hearing/
The Hill Events : Senator Edward J. Markey spoke on the future of the 'Green New Deal' emphasizing how it would create momentum and its significance in the upcoming 2024 ... Show more
Senators Markey and Cassidy Introduce Resolution Asserting Congressional Oversight over U.S. Military Assistance to Azerbaijan bit.ly/3UpKkZM
Boston lawyer Sammy Nabulsi's advocacy for Americans in Gaza: For months, 34-year-old Palestinian American Sammy Nabulsi has been advocating to Washington ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/28/metro/sammy-nabulsi-lawyer-gaza/
Warren, Markey, Pressley call for Boston Walgreens to remain open: Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren and Representative Ayanna Pressley made their ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/19/metro/warren-markey-pressley-keep-boston-walgreens-open/
Exclusive: Two US senators call for Tesla recalls after Reuters investigation: Two U.S. senators have written to Elon Musk, Tesla’s top executive ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/two-us-senators-call-tesla-recalls-after-reuters-investigation-2023-12-27/
Senators Demand Tesla Recalls After 'Alarming' Reuters Reporting: "Tesla must stop blaming customers and recall their malfunctioning vehicles," said Sen ...
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Senators demand Musk correct ‘apparent false and misleading representations’ of Tesla safety
thehill.com/business/4380803-senators-demand-musk-correct-apparent-false-misleading-representations-tesla-safety/
Markey calls on US to ‘square up’ to climate promises after COP28 : With a historic climate consensus coming out of this year’s U.N. Climate Change Conference ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4360868-markey-us-square-up-climate-promises/
US Lawmakers Tell Biden to 'Lead by Example' on Climate as COP28 Begins: Progressive members of Congress, including Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Alexandria ...
commondreams.org/news/us-lawmakers-biden-cop28
Lucas: The Democratic juggernaut: There may not have been a Sen. Elizabeth Warren if it were not for John Walsh. He helped Warren rise from relative political ...
bostonherald.com/2023/11/24/lucas-the-democratic-juggernaut/
Automakers’ data privacy practices “are unacceptable,” says US senator: OEMs collect too much personal data and share it too freely, says Senator Markey.
arstechnica.com/cars/2023/12/automakers-data-privacy-practices-are-unacceptable-says-us-senator/
Two US senators told Elon Musk they want Tesla to end the year with even more recalls
qz.com/two-us-senators-told-elon-musk-they-want-tesla-to-end-t-1851126413
Boston Interfaith Rally Urges Senators Warren & Markey to Support Gaza Ceasefire: At least 23 people were arrested in Boston on Thursday as faith leaders and ...
democracynow.org/2023/11/3/boston_rally_ceasefire_gaza
Letters to the editor: Herald readers sound off on tipping, voting rights for non-citizens, Massachusetts senators on the border crisis, and policy consequences.
bostonherald.com/2023/12/18/letters-to-the-editor-561/
Letters to the editor: Herald readers sound off on Sen. Ed Markey's anti-fossil fuel policies, university presidents on the hot seat for on-campus ...
bostonherald.com/2023/12/17/letters-to-the-editor-560/
Feds award Massachusetts nearly $400M to replace Sagamore Bridge: The Biden administration awarded Massachusetts nearly $400 million Friday to replace one of the ...
bostonherald.com/2023/12/16/feds-award-massachusetts-nearly-400m-to-replace-sagamore-bridge/
Markey targets competitive electric suppliers in FTC letter: The key question facing policymakers: how to ensure consumers benefit from the electricity ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/12/11/business/markey-competitive-electric-suppliers/
EPA proposes banning cancer-causing chemical TCE used in automotive care and other products
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Quick Glance: EPA proposes ban on cancer-causing chemical
- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed banning the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene (TCE).
- TCE can be found in consumer products such as automobile brake cleaners, furniture care, and arts and crafts spray coating.
- The proposed ban aims to protect people from exposure to this cancer-causing chemical.
- The ban would eliminate the manufacturing and distribution of a deadly chemical.
Robbins: Israel’s critics estranged from reality: “De-escalation” would mean that Israel simply ignore the mass slaughter, move on and pray that nothing like ...
bostonherald.com/2023/10/16/robbins-israels-critics-estranged-from-reality/
Democrats ask Biden to put AI safeguards into executive order: Democrats in the House and Senate urged President Biden to turn non-binding safeguards on ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4249803-democrats-ask-biden-to-put-ai-safeguards-into-executive-order/
John Walsh, who engineered Deval Patrick’s noted win, dead at 65: “He was a political genius,” US Senator Ed Markey said of Mr. Walsh, the Democratic strategist ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/11/20/metro/john-walsh-campaign-manager-deval-patrick-democrats/
Gaza cease-fire protests: Demonstrators arrested at Senate offices of Warren, Sanders, others
bostonglobe.com/2023/11/03/nation/protesters-at-capitol-call-for-gaza-cease-fire/
Markey, Jayapal Lead Call for Biden to Include 'AI Bill of Rights' in Executive Order
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Senators Urge Yellow Federal Bailout With Thousands of Jobs at Stake: Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey are the latest to call on the Treasury to save ...
sourcingjournal.com/topics/logistics/yellow-bankruptcy-700-million-ppp-loan-elizabeth-warren-edward-mackey-treasury-teamsters-465201/
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Israel war: Senator Ed Markey booed at rally: The Senator spoke alongside other politicians during a statewide call to stand in solidarity with Israel drew ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/10/09/metro/ed-markey-booed-israel-rally/
$8B in federal infrastructure funding to Mass.: LOWELL — The last time U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey were in Lowell, they came bearing a check for ...
lowellsun.com/2023/10/20/8b-in-federal-infrastructure-funding-to-mass/
Ayanna Pressley joins Squad members in calling for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Israel and Gaza
bostonherald.com/2023/10/16/ayanna-pressley-joins-squad-members-in-calling-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-israel-and-gaza/
Markey voices concern for Mass. families trapped in Gaza, Israel: Markey included a link to a Boston Globe article about a Medway family who had traveled to ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/10/13/nation/markey-voices-concern-for-mass-families-in-gaza-israel/
Markey’s ‘de-escalation’ comments bring boos from pro-Israel crowd: Sen. Ed Markey and other politicians waded into the political waters of the escalating ...
bostonherald.com/2023/10/09/markeys-de-escalation-comments-bring-boos-from-pro-israel-crowd/
Expo looks at how to grow Black wealth in Massachusetts : Mayor Michelle Wu and members of the state's congressional delegation addressed the conference on ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/10/07/metro/expo-looks-how-grow-black-wealth-massachusetts/
New bill would limit reports on mothers in addiction treatment: New federal legislation would shield pregnant or postpartum mothers from child abuse and neglect ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/10/03/metro/edward-markey-legislation-addiction-treatment-dcf-investigation/
Markey, Bowman Unveil $1.6 Trillion Green New Deal for Public Schools: "Let's build a green future where every student can learn and thrive ...
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Markey, Ocasio-Cortez ask Biden to create Civilian Climate Corps by executive order
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4210494-markey-ocasio-cortez-ask-biden-to-create-civilian-climate-corps-by-executive-order/
Quick Glance: Biden launches American Climate Corps, inspired by the New Deal
- President Biden pledged to create the Climate Corps during his first week in office.
- A program aimed at engaging young climate activists.
- The American Climate Corps is based on a program that provided employment to millions during the Great Depression.
- According to President Biden's climate policy advisor, Ali Zaidi, the program has broader goals beyond addressing the climate crisis.
Lucas: Democrats put climate before crime & costs: The other major theme of the worked-up Democrats was the alleged attempt of Republicans "to destroy our ...
bostonherald.com/2023/09/28/lucas-democrats-put-climate-before-crime-costs/
US High Schoolers Launch Green New Deal for 'Our Schools and Our Futures': "Public schools belong to us, and we know we deserve better," said a Sunrise ...
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Vance and Markey clash in Senate over anti-mask mandate bill: Sens. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) clashed on the Senate floor Thursday ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4192982-vance-and-markey-clash-in-senate-over-anti-mask-mandate-bill/
U.S. Sen. JD Vance’s drive to pass anti-mask bill falls short: “Democrats say they’re not going to bring back mask mandates – we’re going to hold them to their ...
cleveland.com/news/2023/09/us-sen-jd-vances-drive-to-pass-anti-mask-bill-falls-short.html
Lucas: Is Ed Markey’s ‘fat cat’ private jet surtax bill aimed at John Kerry?: Surely Sen. Ed Markey did not have Climate Czar John Kerry in mind when he filed ...
bostonherald.com/2023/08/25/lucas-is-ed-markeys-fat-cat-private-jet-surtax-bill-aimed-at-john-kerry/
Plan to link US and Taiwanese schools unveiled: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/09/28/2003806888
Progressive Senators Urge Education Department to End Legacy, Donor Preferences in College Admissions
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Massachusetts federal delegation working to boost Healey’s funding request, Markey says
bostonherald.com/2023/09/23/massachusetts-federal-delegation-working-to-boost-healeys-funding-request-markey-says/
Markey, Cohen call on Tennessee Valley Authority to phase out fossil fuels: Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) led a letter this week ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4157365-markey-cohen-call-on-tennessee-valley-authority-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels/
Markey, Blackburn demand FTC investigate YouTube’s data collection on kids : Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) demanded Thursday that the ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4157191-markey-blackburn-demand-ftc-investigate-youtubes-kids-data-collection/
After Black Pregnant Woman's False Arrest, Markey Renews Call for Federal Facial Recognition Ban
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Democratic senators demand DOJ sue fossil fuel industry over climate change - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/07/31/senators-justice-department-sue-fossil-fuel-industry-climate-change/7141690857475/
Warren, Markey push MBTA, DPU for answers about ongoing safety problems on the transit system
bostonglobe.com/2023/09/13/metro/warren-markey-push-mbta-dpu-answers-about-ongoing-safety-problems-transit-system/
'Time to Ground These Fat Cats': Markey Proposes Tax Hike on Private Jet Travel: "Billionaires and the ultra-wealthy are getting a bargain ...
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AOC, Casar, and Markey Unveil Ambitious Measure to Build Green Electric Grid: "To run on green energy, we have to build green infrastructure," said Sen ...
commondreams.org/news/us-green-electric-grid
Democratic senator wants new taxes on private jet travel: Senator Ed Markey on Wednesday said he is proposing additional taxes on private jet trips to address ...
reuters.com/sustainability/democratic-senator-wants-new-taxes-private-jet-travel-2023-07-19/
Biden EPA Launches $20 Billion Initiative to Boost Green Economy: "This is a win for workers, our economy, and our fight to confront the climate crisis ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-20-billion-green-bank
Oppenheimer biographer backs bill banning use of AI in nuclear launches
theweek.com/nuclear-weapons/1025232/biographer-who-inspired-oppenheimer-backs-bill-banning-use-of-ai-in-nuclear
Sens. Ed Markey and Ted Cruz team up to save AM radio — and take on Elon Musk | Opinion
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Markey, Frost introduce bill to require full Medicare coverage of climate-resilient medical equipment
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4082066-markey-frost-introduce-bill-to-require-full-medicare-coverage-of-climate-resilient-medical-equipment/
New Bill Would Require Medicare to Cover 'Home Resiliency' Amid Worsening Climate Crisis
commondreams.org/news/medicare-climate-crisis
Congress is trying to stop discriminatory algorithms again: Sen. Edward Markey and Rep. Doris Matsui reintroduce the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform ...
theverge.com/2023/7/13/23792992/congress-discriminatory-algorithms-ban-law-transparency
Markey to Biden: Invoke 14th Amendment to save climate agenda: Republican policy demands in the debt ceiling negotiations would allow "the oil ...
politico.com/news/2023/05/18/ed-markey-biden-14-amendment-00097746
Senators call on GAO to investigate potential harms of AI - UPI.com: Sens. Ed Markey and Gary Peters on Friday called on the U.S. comptroller general of the U.S ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/06/23/AI-Senate-Markey-Peters-GAO/6441687542402/
We're live with our energy summit 🎉 We'll be interviewing Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Sen ... Show more
Bipartisan bill would require automakers to keep AM radio in new cars: Supporters of preserving AM radio in cars cite public safety concerns.
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/05/18/bipartisan-bill-would-require-automakers-to-keep-am-radio-in-new-cars/70233059007/
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Battenfeld: Rachael Rollins exit an example of bad judgement by Biden, Elizabeth Warren
bostonherald.com/2023/05/18/battenfeld-rachael-rollins-exit-an-example-of-bad-judgement-by-biden-elizabeth-warren/
Quick Glance: Federal prosecutor in Mass. abused power to influence local election, says inspector general
- Rachael Rollins, appointed U.S. attorney in Massachusetts by President Biden, is accused of repeatedly violating the Hatch Act.
- The Justice Department report states that releasing sensitive DOJ information and using her position to harm a candidate in a local election amounted to a serious violation of public trust.
- The Justice Department inspector general opened an investigation to determine whether Rollins' attendance adhered to department policies.
- The investigation expanded as more allegations involving Rollins were received, including improper acceptance of gifts, failure to comply with recusal decisions, and breaking government travel regulations.
Congress Considers Saving AM Radio In Cars: Congress is holding hearings and proposed legislation designed to keep AM radio in all vehicles ...
forbes.com/sites/bradadgate/2023/06/05/congress-looks-to-pass-legislation-keeping-am-radio-in-all-cars/
Lucas: From Rollins to replacing bridges, Healey steps up for state: While still new at the job, Healey appears to be taking on a realistic and ambitious ...
bostonherald.com/2023/06/01/lucas-from-rollins-to-replacing-bridges-healey-steps-up-for-state/
Ford backtracks on AM radio removal after Congress threatens action: Surprise: AM was always there. Ford vehicles lacking a button for the band just need a ...
theregister.com/2023/05/24/ford_backtracks_on_am_radio/
US lawmakers want to make sure AM radio lives on in electric vehicles: A new bipartisan bill would ensure free access to the broadcast feature in all new cars
qz.com/am-radio-in-cars-bipartisan-support-1850450442
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Cars would be required to keep AM radio under new bipartisan bill: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to prevent the demise of AM radio with a new bill ...
theverge.com/2023/5/17/23727341/cars-am-radio-ev-senate-bill-markey-cruz
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Ed Markey proposes update to children’s online privacy law: Social media platforms, like Twitter and Tik Tok, could soon be barred from collecting personal ...
bostonherald.com/2023/05/13/ed-markey-highlights-proposed-legislation-to-bolster-online-privacy-protections-for-children-and-teens/
'I Will Say What Needs to Be Said': Sen. Ed Markey Calls on Clarence Thomas to Resign
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Bipartisan US Bill Aims to Prevent AI From Launching Nuclear Weapons: "As we live in an increasingly digital age, we need to ensure that humans hold the ...
commondreams.org/news/artificial-intelligence-and-nuclear-weapons
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