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New York Times: Markey Blames Oil Spill on the Bush Administration’s Lack of Oil Drilling Oversight |
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July 20, 2010
"Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee, said Bush administration policies set the stage for the Gulf of Mexico disaster. He said the report issued by Vice President Dick Cheney's energy task force set in motion 'the first condition for this disaster, rewriting the offshore drilling policies to prioritize speed rather than safety.'"
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The Washington Independent: Waxman and Markey Investigate Hydraulic Fracturing |
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July 19, 2010
"Reps. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.), the chairmen of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Energy and Environment Subcommittee, respectively, sent letters to 10 well operators today asking for data meant to help determine whether the chemicals used in fracturing could contaminate drinking water."
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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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