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Warren, Markey call on Steward hospital landlords to cut or terminate lease payments

In a letter, the US senators from Massachusetts pressed for concessions on the hospitals' multimillion-dollar leases to “make it financially feasible for new operators” to run them. read more

Markey supports aid for Israel while calling for deescalation in war with Hamas

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey joins Radio Boston to discuss efforts to pass a foreign aid bill, Steward Health and a project to straighten out the Turnpike in Allston. read more

‘It’s complete political theater’: Congress spins its wheels — again — while crucial legislation languishes

“It’s complete political theater,” the Massachusetts Democrat said before jumping into an elevator in the Capitol with Senators Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, and Marsha Blackburn, a Tennessee ... read more

Sen. Markey offers bill to block private equity deals in health care

The bottom line: Markey's bill reads more aspirational than legislative, but it's part of growing Democratic Party pushback against private equity's involvement in health care. And the industry, which ... read more

Live from the Sneaker Gala, with Ed Markey and a Human Disco Ball

Bacchus himself would have been proud of the Opening Night Reception for the Boston Wine & Food Festival, held at the Boston Harbor Hotel. The evening’s main event took place in the Wharf Room, with ... read more

Senators Compare Hospital Landlord MPT To 'Ponzi Scheme,' Urge It To Reduce Rents

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey sent a letter to two landlords of struggling operator Steward Health Care urging action to avoid hospital closures. read more

Markey and Warren rip Steward’s bosses for ‘rot of their greed’ at State House hearing

Senator Ed Markey chairs the subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, which held Wednesday’s hearing in Boston. read more

Sen. Markey informs Deerfield Elementary students about online privacy law

Fifty-two students coming of age during a time enveloped by social media and online influence spoke with U.S. Sen. Ed Markey on Monday to discuss proposed legislation that would update a law enacted ... read more

Private equity crackdown may be slow in coming

Ed Markey is pushing an ambitious effort to crack down on private equity ownership in health care. But it faces a long and difficult road to passage. Why it matters: Markey's effort comes amid several ... read more

Markey, Warren focus on Steward Health Care in push for stronger regulations

U.S. Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren excoriated Steward Health Care’s top executive inside Beacon Hill’s largest hearing room Wednesday, where they set up an empty chair for CEO Ralph de la Torre ... read more

Markey, Whitehouse launch campaign against gas group

The Democrats, along with environmentalists, accused the American Gas Association on Tuesday of using ratepayer money to pay for lobbying. read more

Senators Make New Appeal To Steward Landlords

As the state convenes meetings to safeguard access to care at Steward hospitals in Massachusetts, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey are calling on read more