Rep. Edward Markey

Democrat  •  7th District, Massachusetts  •  19th Term  •  Sworn In 1975
Current Term 2011 - 2012 View All

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02/08/12
Report Says Native 8(a) Contracting Programs Need Some Work

That's the federal system that lets Alaska Native corporations get preference for government contracts. Representative Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts), is calling for a hearing on Alaska Native corporations after the release of this latest report from the GAO.

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02/08/12
Report: Oversight of tribal contracts lacking

© 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (AP) ANCHORAGE, Alaska A U.S. government report says agencies need to do a better job monitoring a program that gives Alaska Nat

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02/08/12
Audit finds lax oversight of Alaska Native corporations contracting program

...corporations "effectively operate as large firms" in what is meant as a small business program. Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Ed Markey called for congressional hearings on the GAO's findings. "Alaska Native corporations are provided advantages in feder

Source: Miami Herald
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02/08/12
Post-Lorax Project: The Keystone XL Battle Continues...

"Passage came after lawmakers defeated several Democratic amendments, including Rep. Ed Markey's (D-Mass.) plan to require that Keystone XL oil, and refined products that it's turned into, remain in the United States.

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02/08/12
International Economic Law and Policy Blog: Banning Keystone Oil ...

Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and other House Democrats called the bluff of Keystone XL pipeline supporters by introducing a bill that would ensure that the oil and refined fuel from the Canadian conduit is actually sold in the ...

Source: Simon Lester
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02/08/12
Meet the 112th | Audit finds lack of oversight in Native corporation ...

Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Ed Markey called for congressional hearings on the GAO's findings. "Alaska Native corporations are provided advantages in federal contracting because of the unique history of native peoples ...

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Official website: http://markey.house.gov/
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2108 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2836
Fax: 202-226-0092

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