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February 28, 2013
Unless Congress takes action, in just a few days, the irrational, automatic spending cuts imposed by sequestration will take effect. These cuts, which are arbitrary and do not reflect our national priorities, will harm our economy and our national security.
February 28, 2013
The Congress is dysfunctional. As a result, in just a few days, should Congress fail to act, automatic spending cuts known as sequestration will take effect, with painful consequences in Marylands 5th District.
February 28, 2013
Today, I met with Lieutenant Akers from the Fifth District to discuss efforts we can take to prevent gun violence in our community and throughout our country.
February 27, 2013
Weve been here now for two months and theres been no legislation designed to end the sequester put on the House floor, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Mitchellville, said Tuesday.
February 27, 2013
Mr. Speaker, we are now two days away from failure-triggered, ideological-driven and irrational budget cuts called sequester these cuts could be incredibly harmful to our national defense, our economy, and our national welfare.
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Federal Employees
February 26, 2013
Unless Congress acts by Friday, the cuts will take effect with dangerous results across the country and in the Fifth District of Maryland, my district.
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Federal Employees
February 26, 2013
If federal funding meets the chopping block on Friday, the result could be furloughs and possible job loss for many of Marylands 260,000 federal employees as well as cuts to programs from Head Start to college work study to military facilities such as the U.S. Naval Academy.
February 26, 2013
Most Marylanders sense the states economy will be hard hit and their own finances squeezed should the series of deep federal spending cuts known as the sequester start as planned on Friday.
February 25, 2013
The only responsible way forward is for Republicans and Democrats to work together to achieve a balanced solution to deficits that can turn off sequestration.
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Federal Employees
February 25, 2013
With less than a week until sequestration is set to take effect, we are calling on the House to take immediate action to prevent the irrational spending cuts it will impose, which could severely damage our economy and national security.