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We know that you share our commitment to strengthening Maryland's economy and ensuring that the people of Maryland have access to infrastructure they need to excel in their lives, and we believe construction of the Red and Purple Lines is central to achieving these priorities.

The Small Business Administration, under the leadership of Maria Contrereas-Sweet, has been available as a resource to businesses like Antenna Research Associates to facilitate access to capital, assist with contracts, and provide helpful advice.

Protecting the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay is essential to preserving and restoring the economic vitality of the Bay and this grant will help Maryland farmers contribute to that restoration for generations to come.

I'm proud to cosponsor the FAIR Act, which would provide a 3.8% pay raise to help our federal employees keep up with cost-of-living increases.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victim and all those injured in Monday's Metro incident, and I want to thank our first responders and emergency personnel for their work to assist passengers.

I am honored for the opportunity to serve the people of Maryland's Fifth Congressional District for another term in Congress.

The President's decision to provide a 1 percent pay adjustment in 2015 to members of both the uniformed and civil services is a recognition of the principle of pay parity which I have long championed.

This funding will provide the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center with the proper equipment and resources needed to be prepared for future natural disasters.