Edward J. Markey

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Sen. Edward J. Markey, Massachusetts Democrat and strong net neutrality advocate, said Thursday should be declared "Internet Innovation Freedom Day." (Associated Press)

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Rep. Edward J. Markey (left) is still favored to win the the Democratic runoff election for a Senate seat against Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, which will decide who moves on to the June 25 special election. (Associated Press)

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Rep. Edward J. Markey has hopes of joining fellow Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren in the Senate after declaring Thursday he will run to fill the seat of John F. Kerry, who is widely expected to be confirmed as President Obama’s next secretary of state. (Associated Press)

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Rep. Edward J. Markey, Massachusetts Democrat, flanked by Arthur from the popular PBS children's show, is defending public programming against Republican funding cuts. (Associated Press)