Press Releases
April 7, 2011
I thank the Majority Leader for yielding. I share his view we ought to keep the government running, not only the sake of our economy but for the sake of all those that rely on the federal government.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
April 5, 2011
Democrats believe that tackling our debt deserves serious action and shared sacrifice from all Americansbut the Republican budget shows they have the wrong priorities.
March 31, 2011
In 1998, as a Republican Congress was struggling to compromise with a Democratic president on a budget bill, a Member of the House rose to speak to what he called the Perfectionist Caucusthose Members who stood against compromise under any circumstances.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
March 30, 2011
With the retirement of Superintendent Nancy Grasmick, the children of Maryland and the State of Maryland have lost one of its greatest advocates of quality education in the history of our State.
Issues:
Education
March 22, 2011
There is no greater investment we can make than in our children and their future. Unfortunately, proposed cuts to early education in the Republican budget will impede our nations efforts to provide all American children with the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
March 22, 2011
Addressing our Nations deficit remains a top priority for Democrats, but it cannot be done on the backs of our workers.
March 21, 2011
Last year, Congress passed long-needed reforms to our health insurance system. We stopped abusive behaviors by insurance companies and we put Americans back in charge of their health care.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 20, 2011
I was very saddened to hear that volunteer firefighters from Calvert County were severely injured in the line of duty.
March 18, 2011
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.
March 16, 2011
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.'
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility