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Ed Asks that Oil Flow Rate in Gulf be Thoroughly Measured In Order to Assess BP’s Liability |
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New York Times
July 19, 2010
"On Wednesday, Mr. Markey demanded a “full flow-rate test” on the well; official estimates have put the flow rate at as much as 60,000 barrels a day. Considering such vast amounts, a disagreement over the number of barrels spilled each day could amount to enormous sums: a 10,000-barrel-a-day difference over the three months of the spill could mean $3.7 billion in fines."
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Markey Voices Safety Concerns Regarding Nuclear Plant Pipe Inspection Process |
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The Boston Channel
Potential Plymouth Nuclear Plant Pipe Leak Sparks Renewed Concerns
July 16, 2010
"Markey is insistent that the current inspection process -- which he described as 'physical inspections conducted only in those rare instances when pipes are dug out for other purposes' -- is not able to properly get the job done when dealing with similar [Nuclear Plant] systems to Plymouth's"
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Boston Globe: Panel approves Ed’s Amendment to Recover $53 Billion in Royalties From Oil Companies |
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Recovered Funds Will Go Towards Reducing the Deficit
July 15, 2010
"The House panel also approved yesterday an amendment by Representative Edward Markey, Democrat of Massachusetts, affecting companies with deep-water leases in the gulf that do not require royalty payments to the government. Holders of such leases would be barred from bidding on new tracts if they decline to renegotiate and pay fees."
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Huff post: Markey asks BP to stop Stonewalling on Well Data |
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July 14, 2010
"Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) demanded Wednesday that BP release information on the integrity of the wellbore and sea floor leaks, after efforts to carry out pressure tests on the new containment cap system for BP's Macondo well were delayed due to a lack of seismic data."
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