The committee chairman, Representative Edward Markey, was among the lawmakers who rejected the argument, saying the other companies' emergency response plans are no better than BP's.

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Representative EDWARD MARKEY (Democrat, Massachusetts): This amendment offers members a clear choice.

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As Representative Edward Markey noted, auto fuel economy peaked at 26.5 miles per gallon in 1986, and "we've been going backward every since" - even though we have the technology to change that right now.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Wanted: A real energy security bill