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I want to thank the three alliances representing Joint Base Andrews, Naval Support Facility Indian Head, and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for coming together today to discuss issues that impact our military community.

I oppose the Senate Republicans payroll tax proposal because it will further strip federal employees of wages and benefits.

I am always excited to visit NASAs Goddard Center, where you continue to carry out the mission of exploring what President Kennedy called the new frontier.

I am honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Nancy Grasmick award. Nancy and I have been friends for over fifty years, and I could think of no one more deserving of having this award named for her.

I am so glad to be here with all of you to tour this wonderful facility and meet some of the hardworking men and women who keep it running. Im incredibly proud to represent many of you in Congress.

I am pleased to see our community come together in the spirit of Thanksgiving to help those who are less fortunate.

I was pleased to meet today with the Prince Georges County Workforce Investment Board to learn about how this local program is benefitting residents entering and returning to the workforce and employers seeking qualified candidates for employment.

A new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is critical to improving safety and accessibility for Fifth District commuters and all those who visit our nation's capital via South Capitol Street.