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May 19, 2015
I rise in support of this sixty-day extension, because it's essential that we do this. The consequences of not doing it would be very, very negative. But I also rise to lament the fact that we have gone ten months knowing full well that this date was upon us and that, theoretically we thought, that funding as well as authorization would end on the 31st of this month.
May 17, 2015
I am honored to be here today to celebrate the graduates; to thank President Jordan, the faculty, and staff; and to express my joy to the parents, siblings, and extended family who are gathered here to mark this wonderful occasion.
Issues:
Education
May 15, 2015
For 34 years, I have been a strong supporter of bipartisan defense authorization bills passed by Congress, but I could not vote for the defense authorization bill passed today because it doubles down on the policy of sequestration and undermines our national security.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
May 13, 2015
I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic derailment last night in Philadelphia.
May 13, 2015
I was honored to receive the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award yesterday from Secretary Mabus.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
May 10, 2015
I was proud to see so many bright young people at the Patriots Youth Summit today who are excited about technology and science.
Issues:
Education
May 7, 2015
We write to strongly support the request made earlier today of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake of Baltimore to have the Civil Rights Division open a federal "pattern or practice" investigation of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD).
May 1, 2015
I joined with many other Members to oppose this year's Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill out of a deep concern that it does not adequately fund the needs of our veterans.
May 1, 2015
Freddie Gray and his family deserve justice, and the charges filed today by the State's Attorney in Baltimore show that there is a process moving forward to investigate fully and thoroughly what happened.
April 30, 2015
I am proud to cosponsor a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy