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February 16, 2012
I am very disappointed that the proposed UI extension will be paid for by increasing the retirement contributions made by new federal workers.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
Federal Employees
February 9, 2012
Todays announcement comes at a time when many responsible Maryland families and individuals are still facing foreclosure due to circumstances out of their control, so I am very pleased that this settlement will provide some immediate relief to them.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
February 7, 2012
I am pleased to have received a nearly perfect rating from the LCV on their annual scorecard.
Issues:
Environment
February 6, 2012
I was pleased to meet and hear from campus representatives from higher education institutions throughout the Fifth District on the issues that are rightfully concerning to their academic communities.
Issues:
Education
February 4, 2012
Black history has always been a complex subject here in Maryland.
February 3, 2012
Todays report showed our economy added 257,000 private sector jobs in January, lowering our unemployment rate to 8.3%.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
February 1, 2012
In 1926, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched the weeklong celebration that later became Black History Month, so much history was yet to be written.
January 31, 2012
CBOs Budget and Economic Outlook released today reveals what Americans already know: we have to get Americans back to work, and we have to get our fiscal house in order by reaching a big and balanced deficit reduction plan this year.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
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