It may be flying under the national radar, but the congressional race in the 10th district is actually of great national significance. As an open seat race with a legitimate Republican candidate in the most conservative district in … [Read more...]
Team Boston’s Solar Home Shining the Light Toward the Future
Much like this competition, the United States is currently in a race with China, Spain and other nations for clean energy jobs and technology. In June, the House passed the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act which includes … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Day
We've done Massachusetts Days in the past, and we revived the tradition this year, planning on many more to come. The event featured discussions with some of the most recognizable names in politics including Senator Kerry, Speaker of the … [Read more...]
Waxman-Markey cap n’ trade: Does undermining your allies help?
I have to admit I'm pretty confused by the strategy used in this post and the accompanying video from enviros theclean.org:Let's stipulate that yes, of course it's stupid to subsidize "carbon capture and sequestration" for … [Read more...]
MARKEY what happened to your bill?(The American Clean Energy and Security Act)
The American Clean Energy and Security Act has been compromised, weakened and hijacked by coal and utility special interests and our representatives have allowed it to happen. Our most powerful tool for fighting against this bill is our … [Read more...]
32nd Middlesex: Major Endorsements Announced
sorry for two in a row, but this is pretty big From Left AFL-CIO President Robert Haynes, Congressman John Tierney, Rep. Mary Grant, Katherine Clark, Attorney General Martha Coakley, Congressman Edward Markey, Mayor Rob Dolan Show their … [Read more...]
32nd Middlesex: Rally Sunday!
You're Invited to a Pre-Election Rally for Katherine Clark, Democratic Nominee for State Representative! Sunday, February 24, from 1:30-2:30 at Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street in Melrose. With Special Guests: Congressman Edward Markey … [Read more...]
Markey Protests Conference Committee Corruption
Senate and House approve the amendments.The SAFE Act passed in the Senate by a vote of 98-0 on September 14th, including all of the Senate's amendments. On September 28th, as the House was appointing its delegation to the conference … [Read more...]
MA Stands Out In Defense Bill Vote
I follow the voting records of our Congressional delegation, roll call by roll call, looking for the anomalies. Often, we have votes on mostly partisan lines, with all or most of the Massachusetts delegation voting with the … [Read more...]