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July 10, 2013
Mr. Speaker, beginning this week, literally hundreds of thousands of civilian workers are being furloughed, particularly at the defense installations in Marylands Fifth District, across the state, and around the country. That means, as of Monday, more than 650,000 hardworking, middle-class defense employees are being forced to take a 20% pay cut for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Federal Employees
July 10, 2013
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July 2, 2013
Today, I met with federal employees at Pax River to discuss the need to replace the irrational policy of sequester and end the furloughs that 46,000 civilian defense workers at Pax River and at military installations across Maryland are facing.
July 2, 2013
Good afternoon, and thank you all for being here today as we celebrate the work of the Judith P. Hoyer Foundation and recognize excellence at two Judy Centers that are making a real difference for the children and families they serve.
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Education
July 2, 2013
I am deeply disappointed that Congress failed to take action to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling from 3.4% to 6.8% by the July 1st deadline.
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Education
Jobs & the Economy
June 27, 2013
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow the Majority party is set to recess this House for a week, leaving in place the economy-stifling and irrational policy of sequester.
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Federal Employees
June 26, 2013
Im so proud of our talented students in the Fifth District who submit outstanding artwork for the Fifth District Congressional Art Competition each year.
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Education
June 21, 2013
I thank NARFE Chapter 969 for providing me with the opportunity to speak with the active and retired federal employees of St. Marys County.
June 21, 2013
I was pleased to attend the briefing today with Three Oaks Center and other service providers who are making a significant difference for the veterans population in Southern Maryland.
June 19, 2013
Today, I was proud to witness Congress install a permanent tribute to a great American and great son of Maryland, Frederick Douglass.
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Education