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September 13, 2011
A number of provisions in the Presidents plan are similar to the Democrats Make It In America plan to create jobs, and they would have a very positive impact here in Maryland: help small businesses succeed and hire, provide tax relief for our workers, and provide help to those who lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
September 9, 2011
A decade ago, the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, changed our world. Today, we reflect on the ways that we have changed in the wake of that dark day; we reflect on both heroism and mistakes, on brave sacrifices and on the deaths of so many we loved.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
September 9, 2011
Tonight the President laid out his plan to create jobs and grow the economy through the American Jobs Act.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
September 8, 2011
In the past several weeks, Marylands Fifth District has experienced tremendous damage as a result of extreme weather conditions.
September 8, 2011
Health reform is delivering positive results for Marylands seniors and people with disabilities, helping to lower health care costs by providing free preventative care and a 50% discount on brand name drugs.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
September 8, 2011
While I would prefer for us to be addressing a reauthorization of No Child Left Behind, todays legislation reflects bipartisan support for innovation in public schools and improving educational opportunities for students who still lack access to a high-quality education.
September 2, 2011
On Labor Day, we celebrate hard-working men and women who have made our country the most productive and prosperous nation in the world.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
August 29, 2011
While Maryland continues its recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, I am working with federal, state, and local officials and reaching out to constituents to ensure that our community has every resource available to clean up and recover.
August 28, 2011
This afternoon, I joined Southern Maryland officials for an aerial tour of Calvert and St. Mary's Counties to assess the damage to our district from last night's storm.
August 26, 2011
With hurricane watches and warnings in effect for much of the East Coast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to work closely with the governors, tribal and local officials of affected states to ensure they have the resources they need.