Markey Highlights Nonproliferation Danger, House Vote Expected Later Today
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During House Floor debate, Representative
Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) urged Congress to oppose the US-India
Nuclear Deal because it fails to meet the common-sense nonproliferation
conditions set by Congress two years ago. Despite Rep. Markey's
opposition, the House voted in support of the deal and passed H. R.
7081 - United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and
Nonproliferation Enhancement Act - on September 27th.
More information about the deal can be found here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Massachusetts Governor testified before the Select Committee on Global Warming and Energy Independence during a hearing on the future of the Home Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and consumer protection measures.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden)
today hailed the House Democratic comprehensive energy measure that
will lower costs to consumers and American taxpayers, invest in
renewable energy sources to create American jobs, expand domestic
energy supply and create greater energy efficiency and conservation.
Rep. Markey, as Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence
and Global Warming, fought hard to include important provisions for
more efficient buildings, plug-in hybrid vehicles, low-income heating
assistance, and protections for Georges Bank against oil drilling.
