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March 2, 2015
The Congressional Art Competition offers the young artists of Maryland's Fifth District the opportunity to showcase their creativity in our nation's capitol.
Issues:
Education
March 2, 2015
For nearly four decades as a Member of the United States Congress, Barbara Mikulski has been Maryland's untiring fighter for justice and opportunity and a trailblazer for breaking down barriers.
March 1, 2015
Tonight I voted for a seven-day continuing resolution to keep the Department of Homeland Security open to allow time for the House to pass the Senate's full-year funding bill next week.
February 26, 2015
I am honored to have received a high rating from the League of Conservation Voters on their 2014 environmental scorecard.
Issues:
Environment
February 25, 2015
The largest federal employee union drew a pack of strong and influential friends to a cold-weather Capitol Hill rally Tuesday, but unfortunately for the workers, the powerful aren't as powerful as they used to be.
Issues:
Federal Employees
February 25, 2015
Federal legislation has been introduced in Congress that would provide a pay hike of 3.8 percent to all federal employees in 2016, which would affect the thousands of employees in Southern Maryland who work at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Naval Support Facility Indian Head and other federal government entities.
Issues:
Federal Employees
February 25, 2015
The lawmakers who visited Under Armour's global headquarters in Locust Point on Monday saw employees lifting weights in a two-level gym and chatting over lunch in the Humble and Hungry Cafe.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
February 25, 2015
When Brenda Oliver would have sinus problems, she'd usually tough it out for days in bed, taking Tylenol and lozenges and hoping the severe pain in her throat would disappear. She went without health insurance for about seven years.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
February 25, 2015
Mr. Speaker, we are approaching the eleventh hour, and the House has not yet been given the opportunity to vote on a bill that essentially was agreed to by the Republican Appropriations Committee – and reported to this Floor….
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
February 25, 2015
Congressman Steny Hoyer testified before the House Budget Committee at their Members' Day hearing where he discussed the need to replace the harmful sequester.