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August 26, 2015
I was proud to see the extraordinary work in the development of space technology taking place at Maryland Aerospace, Inc. in the Fifth District.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
August 26, 2015
I have been a strong supporter of the National Wildlife Refuge System and I was pleased to visit Patuxent Research Refuge today to tour research buildings undergoing renovations and to meet with a college student who recently participated in the Youth Conservation Corps summer employment program at the Refuge.
Issues:
Environment
August 26, 2015
Today marks a new beginning for Prince George's County Public Schools and I was happy to welcome students at the new International High School at Largo High on their first day with Dr. Maxwell and Principal Alison Hanks-Sloan.
Issues:
Education
August 21, 2015
Today, I visited J. F. Taylor to learn more about the important work they are doing in St. Mary's County providing a range of quality products and services to their customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
August 21, 2015
I was pleased to meet with the Coalition to Save Local Businesses today to hear their concerns.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
August 21, 2015
Today I met with the Charles County Chamber of Commerce's Military Alliance Council to discuss our shared commitment for continued success for the Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center.
August 19, 2015
One of the most effective ways Congress can help create new jobs is to help entrepreneurs create new companies. Start-ups create millions of new jobs each year, many of them in sectors like technology and manufacturing that pay well and offer competitive benefits. I'm proud to be marking "Start-Up Day Across America" today, first launched by my colleague Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado in 2013 to highlight the economic benefits of start-up companies and raise awareness of ways Congress and communities can help start-ups launch and thrive.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
August 17, 2015
I'm pleased that our region will be receiving this funding through HIDTA to help communities deal with the challenge of heroin trafficking in our state. We need to muster all available resources at the federal, state, and local levels to address this growing epidemic in our state, especially in the Fifth District where we have seen a dramatic increase in the use of heroin as well as deaths related to overdose.
August 17, 2015
I'm pleased that these grants will help Maryland prepare, respond to, and protect our state against terrorist attacks and major disaster.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
August 12, 2015
I join in congratulating Tony Reardon on being chosen as the next leader of the National Treasury Employees Union, succeeding Colleen M. Kelley.
Issues:
Federal Employees