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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
August 5, 2015
Our volunteer firefighters and first responders play an important role in protecting Marylanders throughout our state.
August 3, 2015
I'm pleased to be welcoming guest experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, and labor representatives today from across our area who will be speaking to the challenges our economy is facing in 2015 – and will face over the next several years – as well as the new economic opportunities ahead of us.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
August 3, 2015
I'm pleased to celebrate 50 years of Medicare, which has provided guaranteed health insurance for millions of seniors and enabled them to rest more easily in their golden years.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
August 3, 2015
I'm always happy to visit The Arc of Southern Maryland to get an update and see firsthand the extraordinary work they do in support of those in our communities living with differing intellectual and developmental abilities.
August 3, 2015
I am thrilled to recognize the talented young people who participated in this year's 34th annual ‘Artistic Discovery' Congressional Art Competition.
Issues:
Education