Washington, D.C- Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), dean of the Massachusetts House Congressional delegation met today at the U.S. Capitol with Governor Deval Patrick, Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo and the entire state Congressional Delegation. At the meeting, the lawmakers discussed health care reform, public works projects and other legislative issues affecting the Commonwealth.

 Rep. Markey meets with Gov. Patrick, Speaker DeLeo and the entire congressional delegation

“In these difficult economic times, we must all work together—from Boston to the Beltway—to ensure that the citizens of the Commonwealth benefit from any federal legislation,” said Markey. “I am pleased that we had such a productive meeting today.”