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Ten years ago, three people lost their lives and buildings and homes throughout the town of La Plata were destroyed when a tornado struck.

Education has always been an accelerator for opportunity in this country. For millions of Americans, the burden of student loan debt is all too real.

I am very disappointed that Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee once again called federal employees to contribute to deficit reduction while refusing to ask the same of millionaires and billionaires.

The State of Maryland is home to one of the nations top public school systems, and I am confident that under Dr. Lowerys guidance, we will continue our strong commitment to public education, working to strengthen education policies and improve student performance.

We want to thank Chairwoman Hudgins and Members of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board for meeting with the Washington Metro Area Delegation today to update Members on its ongoing plans for implementing needed infrastructure and safety improvements as identified in recent federal audits and oversight.

Marylands Judy Centers provide a full range of essential services for thousands of families who need them most.

In the decade since the September 11th attacks, we have made significant progress on securing our ports, airports, and borders, improving the way we collect and share intelligence, and eroding al-Qaedas capability to act around the world.