Press Releases

Today, members of our Fifth District community joined together in an effort to raise awareness of lifesaving first aid and CPR skills that saved Congresswoman Giffords life and helped the lives of so many others after the tragic shooting in Tucson.

Last week, former Republican Congressman Joe Scarborough said this about the hard work of getting America out of debt: 'The belief of some on the right that America can balance the budget by cutting education, infrastructure, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and home heating assistance to the poor is tantamount to budgetary witchcraft.'

We had a productive meeting today with Governor Martin OMalley, the Cabinet, and Maryland officials on the challenges facing Maryland and how we can best work together to advance the States priorities.

Over the past year, the rate of foreclosures in Maryland have started to decline, but many families especially in Prince Georges County continue to suffer.

Im honored to be here today, and I want you to know how much I admire the work you do and the risks you take to protect our communities and our families. No matter how advanced your equipment is, the role you play in our communities is a timeless one.

I know what a challenging time this is for our governments, on the federal, state, and local levels. On each level, were facing budget shortfalls and the prospect of deep debtdebt that threatens our opportunities today, and our children and grandchildrens opportunities tomorrow.

Over the past year, the rate of foreclosures in Maryland have started to decline, but many families especially in Prince Georges County continue to suffer.

Whether retired or active, Federal public servants and their service to the American peoplewhether they are Democrats, Republicans, or Independentsdeserve respect. As someone who represents almost 60,000 Federal employees in Marylands 5th Congressional District and sees the contributions of public servants on a daily basis, they certainly have mine.