By Shannon Young syoung@repub.com U.S. Sen. Ed Markey on Tuesday lauded reports that North Korea is open to talking with the United States about ending its nuclear program, but called on the Trump administration to tighten sanctions against the country and appoint key diplomatic positions before engaging in any such negotiations. The Massachusetts Democrat, who has repeatedly urged the White … Continue reading Springfield Republican: US Sen. Ed Markey urges Trump administration to talk with North Korea, tighten sanctions