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January 23, 2012
This is a very unique facility. It is a national treasure that is important for us to maintain. These are world class facilities, said U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta during a visit Friday to Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
January 23, 2012
I was pleased to hear from students and faculty about their experiences at the Calvert Career and Technology Academy, and how the high school is preparing students for the workforce and motivating them to seek degrees in these fields at higher education institutions.
Issues:
Education
Jobs & the Economy
January 23, 2012
With a decline in Americas number of skilled workers and manufacturers, public school systems throughout the nation are trying to prepare students to do the necessary hands-on work.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
Education
January 20, 2012
I am always excited to be back at Pax River with some of the finest men and women in the Department of Defense. Today I am especially glad to be here with you to introduce a man I have known for over thirty years.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
January 18, 2012
According to a new poll by The Washington Post and ABC News, 84% of Americans disapprove of the way Congress is doing its job.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
January 17, 2012
I am honored to congratulate Whitehall Elementary School for its exceptional service to its students here in Prince Georges County.
January 6, 2012
Today the Obama Administration released a proposal to adjust federal civilian salaries in 2013, allowing for 0.5% increase, which falls short of the 1.2% base pay adjustment provided for under current law for 2013.
December 22, 2011
It has now been two days since House Republicans said an emphatic no to the bipartisan compromise and walked away from Americas working people.
December 21, 2011
Mr. Van Hollen and I just participated on the Floor of the House and sought to seek recognition so that we could ask unanimous consent to place on the Floor and pass legislation which would give certainty and assurance to seniors, to the unemployed, and to 160 million Americans who are at risk of losing their tax cut on January 1st.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility