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October 30, 2013
I'm pleased the House voted today in support of a bill to establish a commission to evaluate the VA backlog, analyze possible improvements, and submit solutions to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. While we've seen the VA take positive steps to address the backlog here in Maryland, including deploying additional resources to the Baltimore Regional Office, we still have more work to do to ensure that veterans in Maryland and across the country receive their benefits in a timely manner and with fewer errors.
October 28, 2013
The federal government shutdown is politically driven, unnecessary, and costly to the American people. As many Marylanders are aware, the shutdown is having a negative impact on our economy, on federal employees in our region and around the country,
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
October 28, 2013
Mr. Speaker, we are five days into a government shutdown caused by -- well I'm not sure what it's caused by. As a result, approximately 800,000 middle-class workers who serve the American people are furloughed without pay. All of us talk about wor
October 28, 2013
We need to energize our federal employees all over this government.
Issues:
Federal Employees
October 28, 2013
The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are among our most precious natural resources in the state of Maryland, and I remain committed to restoring the health of these critical waterways. The Blueprint laid out is important to reducing pollution, ensuring
Issues:
Environment
October 28, 2013
I was pleased to bring together Democratic Members of the Maryland House Delegation, Chancellor Kirwan, and Dr. Loh today to discuss Dr. Loh's vision for College Park
Issues:
Education
October 28, 2013
While I'm encouraged that the economy added 126,000 private sector jobs in September and that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.2%, Congress has the responsibility to provide certainty to our economy, businesses, and working families following the co
October 28, 2013
I thank the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development for the opportunity to attend their Sixth Annual Leadership Conference.
October 28, 2013
I was pleased to meet with members of the NASA Goddard contractor community today to discuss the negative impact that the shutdown, sequester, and budget uncertainty has had on their businesses.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
October 28, 2013
I was proud to join in celebrating the opening of College Park Academy today and learn more about the innovative instruction it will provide to Maryland students.
Issues:
Education