My new bills would:
1. Reduce US deficit & ensure oil co’s pay their fare share by ending the Big Oil welfare loophole
2. Increase fines for oil spill, safety violations that are currently a mere slap on the wrist
3. Deter the speed-over-safety mentality that led to Deepwater Horizon tragedy
Find out more here: http://1.usa.gov/1L1V4ks

“When oil and gas companies drill on public lands, they should pay royalties to the American people. If they violate drilling safety requirements, the fine should be more than a slap on the wrist so that it is a real financial deterrent,” said Senator Markey, a member of the Environment and Public W…
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Markey Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers, Ensure Oil and Gas Companies Pay Their Fair...
“When oil and gas companies drill on public lands, they should pay royalties to the American people. If they violate drilling safety requirements, the fine should be more than a slap on the wrist so that it is a real financial deterrent,” said Senator Markey, a member of the Environment and Public W…
“When oil and gas companies drill on public lands, they should pay royalties to the American people. If they violate drilling safety requirements, the fine should be more than a slap on the wrist so that it is a real financial deterrent,” said Senator Markey, a member of the Environment and Public W…