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• July 10, 2017

  Senator Markey Queries Federal Agencies About Foreign Cyberattacks on U.S. Nuclear Power Plants

• May 30, 2017

  Markey Blasts Trump Admin. Effort to Begin Yucca Mountain Relicensing

• May 26, 2017

  Senators Markey, Sanders and Gillibrand Call for Increased Safety of Spent Fuel Storage at Nuclear Plants

• April 18, 2017

  Senator Markey Blasts NRC for Granting Exemptions to Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station from Critical Safety Upgrades

• March 31, 2017

  Senators Markey and Gardner Urge Trump Administration to Fully Enforce North Korea Sanctions

• March 24, 2017

  Senators Call on Energy Secretary to Protect Whistleblowers, Hold Contractors Accountable after Department Confirms Nuclear Whistleblower’s Retaliation Claims

• February 9, 2017

  Senator Markey Denounces President Trump’s Dangerous Ignorance of Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia

• January 24, 2017

  Senator Markey and Rep. Lieu Introduce the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act

• January 4, 2017

  Massachusetts Elected Officials Call for Public Meeting on Safety at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant

• December 8, 2016

  Senator Markey Statement on Passing of Senator John Glenn

• September 27, 2016

  Congressman Lieu & Senator Markey Introduce The Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act

• September 26, 2016

  Markey, Wyden, McCaskill to Introduce Bill to Expand Whistleblower Protections at the Energy Department

• September 22, 2016

  Massachusetts Delegation Calls on NRC to Reject Request to Exempt Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station from Safety Upgrades

• August 5, 2016

  Senator Markey Praises President Obama’s Effort to Strengthen the Global Nuclear Testing Moratorium

• July 14, 2016

  Markey, Wyden, McCaskill: New Report Finds Whistleblowers at Risk at Energy Department Sites

• June 30, 2016

  Markey Queries NRC on Overcrowded Nuclear Spent Fuel Pools at Reactor Sites

• June 24, 2016

  Senator Markey Praises Nuclear Supplier Group for Refraining from Allowing Indian Participation

• January 8, 2016

  Markey to Obama: Strong U.S. and International Response Needed to Thwart North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Ambitions

• October 15, 2015

  In Wake of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Closure Announcement, Massachusetts Delegation Calls for Commitment to Safety, Financial Oversight, Worker Assistance

• October 13, 2015

  Senator Markey Statement on Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station

• September 8, 2015

  Senator Markey Statement on NRC Decision to End Cancer Risk Pilot Study

• August 27, 2015

  Markey: Filtered Vent Vote Adds to Litany of NRC Post-Fukushima Safety Failures

• May 21, 2015

  Barrasso, Markey Introduce Excess Uranium Transparency and Accountability Act

• March 23, 2015

  Sen. Markey & Rep. Blumenauer Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Cut $100 Billion from Wasteful Nuclear Weapons Budget

• March 19, 2015

  Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Cameras in Federal Courtrooms

• July 24, 2014

  Markey Reacts to New NAS Report on Fukushima Meltdowns

• June 9, 2014

  Markey, Burgess Release Report Showing Legal Concerns over Energy Dept.’s Deals with Uranium Enriching Company

• May 27, 2014

  Markey Blasts NRC Vote on Dangerous Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage

• April 18, 2014

  Markey and Warren: Seismic Risk at Pilgrim and Seabrook Greater Than Nuclear Reactors Are Licensed to Withstand

• March 10, 2014

  Markey Statement on Three-Year Anniversary of Fukushima Meltdowns

• November 21, 2013

  Markey: New NRC Policy Restricts Congressional Oversight, Undermines Transparency

• November 14, 2013

  Markey and Sanders Warn: Nuclear Dont Ask Dont Tell Policy Endangering Public Safety

• September 23, 2013

  Markey Commends Start of Cancer Risk Study of Americans Living Near Nuclear Power Plants

• August 15, 2013

  Markey: Nuclear Power Plants Vulnerable to Terrorist Attack

• June 7, 2013

  Markey Hails San Onofre Closure As Win for Safety, Oversight

• April 9, 2013

  Senator Boxer and Rep. Markey Call on NRC to Complete Investigation before Restart Decisions are Made for San Onofre Nuclear Plant

• April 8, 2013

  SEC Evaluating Markey Concerns about San Onofre Operator Violating Federal Securities Laws

• March 28, 2013

  Markey, Public Health, Nuclear Safety Experts Urge White House to Implement Nuclear “Emergency Pill” Law

• March 19, 2013

  Markey: NRC’s Delay of Fukushima Safety Measure is Irresponsible

• March 18, 2013

  Markey Asks for Truly Public Meetings Reviewing Pilgrim, Seabrook Nuclear Plants

• March 8, 2013

  Rep. Markey and Senator Boxer’s Statement on NRC’s Release of Mitsubishi Reports on Safety Issues at San Onofre Nuclear Plant

• February 26, 2013

  5 Top Dems to NRC: Fukushima-style Reactors in U.S. Need Upgrades to Prevent Hydrogen Explosions and Radiation Exposure

• February 21, 2013

  Markey: Did San Onofre Operator Violate Federal Securities Law?

• February 8, 2013

  Senator Boxer and Rep. Markey on NRC’s Response to Letter on San Onofre Safety Investigation

• February 6, 2013

  Rep. Markey and Chairman Boxer Call on NRC to Investigate New Safety Concerns at Southern California Nuclear Plant

• January 18, 2013

  Markey: Maintain Construction Ban at Hanford Nuclear Site to Avoid Hydrogen Explosions, Dangerous Nuclear Accidents

• September 26, 2012

  Reps. Tierney, Markey Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safety of Nuclear Plants for Local Families

• August 30, 2012

  Markey Questions Palisades Nuclear Plant In Light of New Leak, On-going Safety Issues

• August 8, 2012

  Markey Calls On Obama to Issue Executive Order on Cybersecurity

• July 31, 2012

  Markey, Keating Dissatisfied With NRC ‘Assurances’ Regarding Emergency Response Capability at Pilgrim Nuclear Plant During Recent Labor Dispute

• July 30, 2012

  Markey: Conservative Organizations Should Re-Examine Republican “No More Solyndras” Act

• July 5, 2012

  Markey Statement on Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission Report

• June 22, 2012

  Markey to NRC: There Is A Crisis in the Control Room at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant

• June 1, 2012

  Markey Focuses on Fukushima Fish Fallout

• May 25, 2012

  Markey Blasts NRC Vote to Circumvent Rules, Shut Out Public on Pilgrim Relicense

• May 4, 2012

  Markey, Keating: Don’t Move Forward on Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Relicensing Until Resolution of Outstanding Issues

• April 13, 2012

  Markey, Tierney Call for Local Public Meeting on Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant To Discuss Safety, Aging-Related Issues

• March 16, 2012

  Markey to NRC and Licensees: Commitment is the Foundation for All Successful Long-Term Relationships

• March 9, 2012

  Markey Statement on One-Year Fukushima Anniversary and NRC Votes on First Safety Upgrades

• February 27, 2012

  Markey to NRC: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Re-Licensing Must Comply with Endangered Species Act

• February 9, 2012

  Markey to NRC: Vogtle Reactor Vote is an Abdication of Duty

• February 1, 2012

  Markey Commends NRC Action on Fire Protection at Nuclear Power Plants

• January 6, 2012

  Markey Blasts Vote to Override NRC's Jaczko, Allow Acceleration of AP1000 Nuke Reactor

• December 19, 2011

  Dec. 19, 2011: GOP Committee Chairmen Investigating My Investigation Instead of Nuclear Safety

• December 15, 2011

  Dec. 15, 2011: Markey to NRC: Today’s Vote Is Another Effort To Stall Nuclear Safety Upgrades

• December 14, 2011

  Dec. 14: 2011: To NRC Commissioners: End Soap Opera, Get Back to the Job of Adopting Safety Measures

• December 14, 2011

  Dec. 14, 2011: Markey Releases Transcript of NRC Chairman Jaczko

• December 9, 2011

  Dec. 9, 2011: New Report Details Conspiracy to Delay, Weaken US Nuclear Safety in Wake of Fukushima

• December 9, 2011

  Dec. 1, 2011: Markey to NRC: Pump Problems Plague Palisades Power Plant

• November 30, 2011

  Nov. 30, 2011: Markey, Tierney to NRC: Seabrook Seepage Should Spur Safety Steps

• November 15, 2011

  Nov. 15, 2011: Markey Calls on NRC

• October 20, 2011

  Oct. 20, 2011: To NRC: Stop Delaying Implementation of Fukushima Task Force Nuclear Safety Recs

• October 20, 2011

  Oct. 14, 2011: Markey: Davis Besse Nuclear Plant Crack Another Chink In Armor of Nuclear Safety

• October 5, 2011

  Oct. 5, 2011: Markey Urges Adoption of NRC Staff Recommendations on Post-Fukushima Safety Updates

• September 12, 2011

  September 12, 2011: Markey Statement on NRC Adoption of Six Post-Fukushima Nuclear Safety Recs

• September 8, 2011

  Sept. 8, 2011: Congress to NRC: Adopt Fukushima Task Force Recommendations Immediately

• September 8, 2011

  September 8, 2011: Markey Statement on NRC Meeting with Dominion on North Anna Nuclear Power Plant

• August 26, 2011

  August 26, 2011: Query to NRC: Did Virginia Earthquake Exceed North Anna Nuclear Reactor Design

• August 24, 2011

  August 24, 2011: To NRC: VA Earthquake Highlights Need to Update U.S. Nuclear Safety Standards

• August 19, 2011

  Aug 19, 2011: Markey Statement on NRC Vote To Act On Fukushima Task Force Recommendations

• August 3, 2011

  Aug 3, 2011: Don’t Allow New Nuclear Reactor Construction Before Safety Questions Resolved

• June 8, 2011

  June 8, 2011: Markey, Tierney: Do Not Relicense Seabrook Nuclear Plant 20 Yrs Before License Expire

• May 6, 2011

  May 6, 2011: To OMB: Will U.S. Taxpayers Have to Bailout Electric Utilities for Bad Nuclear Loans?

• April 6, 2011

  April 6, 2011: Statement at Hearing on Nuclear Power Plant Incident in Japan

• March 29, 2011

  March 29, 2011: MARKEY INTRODUCES NUCLEAR SAFETY LEGISLATION IN WAKE OF JAPANESE NUCLEAR MELTDOWN

• March 8, 2011

  March 8, 2011: To NRC: To NRC: Don’t Approve New Nuclear Reactor Design Before Safety Questions Resolved

• December 9, 2010

  Dec 9, 2010: Markey Calls for Revisions in Radioactive Rules for Humans, Pets

• July 16, 2010

  July 16, 2010: MARKEY: LATEST POTENTIAL PIPE LEAK AT NUCLEAR PLANT HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR REFORM

• March 18, 2010

  MAR. 18, 2010: MARKEY REPORT DETAILS