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I was pleased to join in honoring Judge Alexander Williams's years of public service this evening.

I am deeply alarmed by a report released today by the Office of Inspector General detailing a number of systemic problems at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center. Our veterans deserve better.

I am encouraged that the Trump Administration has lifted a hiring freeze on federal workers, a policy that harmed Americans across the country in a number of ways, including by increasing the backlog at the Veterans Administration, creating delays in the processing of Society Security checks, and delaying drug approvals at the Food and Drug Administration.

I enjoyed meeting with representatives from Women's Commissions from across the Fifth District today to learn more about the work they are doing in our community.

Today I had the opportunity to visit a classroom and meet with parents, students, teachers and administrators at Rosa Parks Elementary School to discuss my commitment not only to public education but also to the safety and well-being of students and their families.

Responsible conservation of land in Calvert County must remain a top priority, and I was pleased to meet with the Calvert Nature Society this afternoon to discuss their campaign to preserve the Keim Forest.

I was pleased to meet with members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce this afternoon to discuss with business leaders the range of issues expected to come up before Congress this year.

I was pleased to meet with the outstanding students at Northern High School this morning to discuss the importance of civic engagement.