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'''Edward Markey''', born July 11, 1946 (age {{age|1946|7|11}}), is a [[Democratic]] [[United States Representative]] from [[Massachusetts]]. He has served Massachusetts's 7th District since 1976. One of the more liberal members of the House, Markey is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, along with about 70 other [[Democratic]] Representatives. | '''Edward Markey''', born July 11, 1946 (age {{age|1946|7|11}}), is a [[Democratic]] [[United States Representative]] from [[Massachusetts]]. He has served Massachusetts's 7th District since 1976. One of the more liberal members of the House, Markey is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, along with about 70 other [[Democratic]] Representatives. | ||
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| + | The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to defund ACORN, 345-75 on September 17, 2009. Seventy-five Democrats [Markey] stood with [[ACORN]] and voted no. <ref>[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/House-votes-to-cut-off-ACORN-funding-59647917.html House votes to cut off funding, but 75 stand by ACORN, Washington Examiner, September 17, 2009]</ref> This despite nationwide attention related to voter fraud and recent revelation of ACORN's ties to prostitution including child trafficking and defrauding the IRS. | ||
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Revision as of 04:08, September 19, 2009
Edward Markey, born July 11, 1946 (age 80), is a Democratic United States Representative from Massachusetts. He has served Massachusetts's 7th District since 1976. One of the more liberal members of the House, Markey is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, along with about 70 other Democratic Representatives.
ACORN
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to defund ACORN, 345-75 on September 17, 2009. Seventy-five Democrats [Markey] stood with ACORN and voted no. [1] This despite nationwide attention related to voter fraud and recent revelation of ACORN's ties to prostitution including child trafficking and defrauding the IRS.