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April 8, 2011
Make It In America appeals to everyone liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, urban and rural because the American people understand that a strong manufacturing base is essential to U.S. prosperity.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
April 8, 2011
Democrats are working hard to prevent a government shutdown, by meeting Republicans more than halfway on spending cuts, and by proposing legislationwithout divisive social policies to keep the government running while negotiations continue.
Issues:
Federal Employees
April 7, 2011
I thank the Majority Leader for yielding. I share his view we ought to keep the government running, not only the sake of our economy but for the sake of all those that rely on the federal government.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
April 6, 2011
Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, called for Republicans to compromise on the looming budget challenges Tuesday during a press briefing.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
April 5, 2011
Democrats believe that tackling our debt deserves serious action and shared sacrifice from all Americansbut the Republican budget shows they have the wrong priorities.
April 1, 2011
After hosting a forum on veterans issues at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Monday, Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) met with a handful of local officials and advocates to discuss the need for a veterans counseling center in Southern Maryland.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
March 31, 2011
In 1998, as a Republican Congress was struggling to compromise with a Democratic president on a budget bill, a Member of the House rose to speak to what he called the Perfectionist Caucusthose Members who stood against compromise under any circumstances.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
March 30, 2011
With the retirement of Superintendent Nancy Grasmick, the children of Maryland and the State of Maryland have lost one of its greatest advocates of quality education in the history of our State.
Issues:
Education
March 23, 2011
A year ago this week, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, or the ACA. The ACA gave families not insurance companies the freedom to control their own health care choices.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 22, 2011
There is no greater investment we can make than in our children and their future. Unfortunately, proposed cuts to early education in the Republican budget will impede our nations efforts to provide all American children with the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.