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Rep. Markey: The Recovery Act is Working

The following statement is from US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden):
Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the dean of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, issued the following statement to day on the one-year anniversary of President Obama signing in to law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:
“A little more than a year ago, our nation was plunged in […]

Rep. Markey Wary of Comcast-NBC Deal

The following is an announcement from US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden):
Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member and former chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Comcast has agreed to purchase a majority ownership stake in NBC Universal:
“This […]

Sen. Kerry to Hold Office Hours in Medford November 23

Senator John Kerry is pictured at left speaking at the dedication of Medford’s veterans’ memorials in October of 2007. Photo by Alexander Svirsky.
The following announcement is from US Senator John Kerry:
Senator John Kerry announced that members of his staff will hold office hours in Medford on Monday, November 23rd. The office hours will be held […]

Rep. Markey Votes for Health Care Reform Bill

The following is an announcement from US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden):
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 the House of Representatives passed a historic bill to reform the health care system Saturday night:
“This historic vote […]

Rep. Markey to Host Health Care Town Hall

Health Care Reform Town Hall Monday, October 12, Arlington
The following announcement is from US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden):
U.S. Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced that he will host a health care reform town hall meeting this Monday evening in […]

Rep. Markey Supports Interim Senator

US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden) released the following statement in support of Governor Deval Patrick’s appointment of long-time Kennedy friend Paul Kirk as interim senator.
“I congratulate my friend Paul Kirk on his appointment to the Senate and commend Gov. Patrick for his outstanding choice,” said Markey. “From climate change to the Employee Free Choice […]

Rep. Markey Not Seeking US Senate Seat

The following is a statement from US Representative Edward Markey’s office:
“I have had the honor to serve the people of the Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 33 years, and am now the eighth most senior Democrat. I believe that my leadership positions and seniority in the House allow […]

Medford Always a Friendly Place for Sen. Kennedy

Medford’s relationship with the Kennedy’s- Robert, Ted, and Jack, pictured at left- began when Mayor Michael McGlynn’s father campaigned for a young JFK’s presidential campaign. Courtesy photo.
- Allison Goldsberry
Mayor Michael McGlynn first met Edward “Ted” Kennedy when he was six years old and his father, Jack McGlynn, Medford’s mayor and state representative at […]

Local Pols React to Sen. Kennedy’s Death

Mayor Michael McGlynn:
Senator Kennedy was the preeminent advocate for issues affecting ordinary citizens of our nation and our city. His legacy obviously includes efforts to protect civil and labor rights and to bolster educational initiatives for all including a career- long devotion to individuals with special needs. Internationally he sponsored efforts to oppose the spread […]

Rep. Markey, Colleagues Salvage “Cash for Clunkers”

A government program meant to encourage people to trade in their old gas guzzlers for more fuel efficient vehicles has been so popular it was about to run out of cash- but then Congress and the White House stepped in.
On Friday the House of Representatives acted swiftly to approve an additional $2 billion for the […]

Rep. Markey Co-Sponsors Major Clean Energy Bill

President Obama: Legislation is Historic
US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden), Chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, co-sponsored a “landmark” clean energy bill with House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-California) that was passed by the House of Representatives on Friday. President Barack Obama spoke about the legislation […]

Congress Passes Bill to Create Local National Heritage Area

Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area to Include Medford, Neighboring Communities
Senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy, and Congressmen Ed Markey, Jim McGovern, Niki Tsongas and John Olver recently announced their legislation establishing the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, which includes 37 communities in Massachusetts and eight communities in New Hampshire.  The bill is expected to be […]

Medford Housing Authority to Receive $1M in Federal $$

Kerry, Kennedy Announced $82 Million in Federal Stimulus Cash for MA Housing
The Medford Housing Authority will receive $1,013,263 in federal stimulus money as part of a recovery package aimed at public housing, Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry announced Tuesday.
Massachusetts will receive nearly $82 million in federal funding for public housing.
The funding will allow local […]