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Summary

Representative Edward 'Ed' J. Markey

Full Name: Edward 'Ed' J. Markey
Office: U.S. House (MA) - District 5, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/1976
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. Senate
General June 25, 2013
Primary April 30, 2013
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Susan Blumenthal
Birth Date: 07/11/1946
Birth Place: Malden, MA
Home City: Malden, MA
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 822 - Requiring State Reciprocity for Carrying Concealed Firearms
Legislation (Nay)

Nov. 16, 2011 - Authorizes an individual with a valid license to carry a concealed firearm to do so in any state other than his or her state ...

HR 627 - Allowing Loaded Guns in National Parks
Legislation (Yea)

May 20, 2009 - -Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from making any law restricting the possession of firearms or enforcing any such restrictions other than a state's pre-existing ...

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Recent Public Statements

Markey Introduces New Compounding Pharmacy Legislation

May 23, 2013 - After his recent report showed that some states across the country are turning a blind eye to the risks of compounding pharmacies, Rep. Ed Markey ...

Markey, Grimm: 145 Members of Congress Lead Bi-Partisan Effort Opposing Knives on Planes

May 22, 2013 - 145 members of the House of Representatives today sent a letter to the head of the Transportation Security Administration commending the agency for delaying a ...

Markey, Waxman Report Highlights Gaps in Grid Security

May 21, 2013 - Drawing from responses from more than 100 utilities across America, a new report released today shows that the nation's electric grid remains highly vulnerable to ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Gun Owners' Action League Positions on Gun Rights [Non-Incumbent Candidates] F
2012 Gun Owners of America Ratings on Gun Rights - Elected to 113th Congress [12/2012] 0%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,091,666.32
Total Spent $1,110,491.92
Cash On Hand $3,050,589.47
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
press@edmarkey.org

Campaign Webmail
http://www.edmarkey.com/contact/

Campaign Website
http://www.edmarkey.com/

Campaign Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/EdMarkeyforMA

Campaign Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=EdMarkey

Campaign
Post Office Box 290782
Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone: 617-286-4147

Campaign
7 Townsend Street
Malden, MA 02148

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://markey.house.gov/contact

Washington, D.C. Website
http://markey.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/EdJMarkey

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepMarkey

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/markeymemo

Washington, D.C.
2108 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2836

District
5 High Street
Suite 101
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: 781-396-2900

District
188 Concord Street
Suite 102
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-875-2900

Key Staff
Jeff Duncan
Chief of Staff
2108 Rayburn House Office Building
, NA
Phone: 202-225-2836
Fax: 202-226-0092

Key Staff
Nancy Morrissey
Scheduler
2108 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2836
Fax: 202-226-0092

Key Staff
Jessica Schafer
Press Secretary
2108 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2836
Fax: 202-226-0092

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