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I was pleased to visit MGM National Harbor today to meet with executives, greet employees, and tour the construction site.

I was pleased to visit this state-of-the-art facility today that provides Metro Transit Police with an integrated security system which includes constant camera monitoring of Metro's 91 rail stations, police radio communications, and fire alarms.

I was honored to join more than 300 Southern Maryland alumni members of Morgan State University tonight and thank them for their contributions to our communities and for providing scholarships to students to attend their alma mater.

I was pleased to meet with Secretary Bartenfelder and Deputy Secretary Eichhorst to discuss federal priorities important to the Maryland Department of Agriculture and issues confronting Maryland farmers.

Attending a service academy will provide students with a solid education and skills in leadership, as well as the opportunity to serve our country.

I congratulate the Anne Arundel County Public School System for this national honor which demonstrates how they are dedicated to high-quality environmental education and committed to being more energy efficient.

The SEED School of Maryland was created for the purpose of giving young people a strong education and the tools necessary to seize opportunities to better their lives and pursue college and careers.

I am very proud that a Maryland native, an abolition hero, Harriet Tubman, was selected to be the new face on the $20 bill.