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July 17, 2012
Manufacturing is a bright spot in our economy, and I am committed to strengthening this industry through Democrats Make It In America jobs plan. One component of the Make It In America plan calls for strategic investments that will allow us to out-innovate our competitors, and this grant will help fund research to do just that. By making investments in AGV research, we can help manufacturers become more efficient and reduce costs so that they can expand, create jobs, and remain competitive.
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Education
Jobs & the Economy
July 12, 2012
This week, I introduced additional Make It In America bills and Im pleased I could update my Advisory Committee and discuss how these bills will help grow our economy and support job creation here in Maryland and throughout the U.S. I want to thank the Committee for all they do to help us Make It In America and for providing their guidance and feedback on how this comprehensive jobs plan can ensure Maryland businesses and families succeed.
July 12, 2012
Democrats introduced a comprehensive jobs plan two years ago to get more Americans back to work by creating the right conditions for manufacturing businesses toinvest, expand and hire. Our plan, called "Make It in America," aims to revitalize our manufacturing sector in order to increase economic competitiveness and create jobs that wont be shipped overseas.
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Jobs & the Economy
July 11, 2012
Behind Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (Md.), the lawmakers have attached a handful of proposals some old, some new to their years-old "Make it in America" package, which is designed to create jobs and promote exports by strengthening trade enforcement, hiking infrastructure spending and eliminating tax benefits for companies that move jobs overseas.
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Jobs & the Economy
July 11, 2012
Repeal it and replace it. For the 31st time we have a repeal with no replacement. No alternative. No protection offered by my Republican colleagues. Not one. You could of course introduce legislation that said, we're going to repeal and replace with this. You haven't done it. You haven't done it. So the American people have no idea.
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Health Care & Seniors
July 11, 2012
With millions of Americans still out of work through no fault of their own, we must approach job-creation with the seriousness and urgency this challenge deserves. Unfortunately, the Republican leadership has chosen instead to hold a vote repealing health reform again a vote the House has already held thirty times this Congress.
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Jobs & the Economy
July 11, 2012
Recently, attacks on voters' rights in states across the country have threatened one of our most sacred constitutional rights the ability for citizens to cast a ballot and make their voice heard. I am disheartened by these attempts to limit this right, which generations of Americans have fought to secure.
July 9, 2012
As he prepared to take office, President Kennedy spoke to a nation troubled by anxiety over Americas leadership in the world and uncertainty over whether future Americans would inherit a strong and secure economy.
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Jobs & the Economy
July 6, 2012
With the private sector continuing to create jobs for the twenty-eighth consecutive month, our economic recovery continues to push forward. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report released this morning, private businesses added 84,000 jobs in June. However, this is still fewer jobs than we have recently seen created each month, and it is nowhere near where we need to be if we are to ensure quality, well paying jobs for all Americans who seek them.
July 5, 2012
The Accokeek Foundation has a long history of helping to sustain our regions agricultural economy and preserve our rural character. This grant will ensure the Foundation has the resources needed to continue promoting sustainable agriculture and ensure our local farmers have the training and resources they need to be successful.
Issues:
Environment