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February 24, 2011
The Coalition for Homeownership Preservation in Prince George's County is hosting a Predatory Lending and Home Retention Event, Saturday, March 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Refreshing Spring Church, 6200 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD 20737.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
February 19, 2011
Its my honor to welcome you all to our 30th annual Black History Breakfast. Black History Month originated 85 years agoand that means that for more than a third of that time, weve been celebrating it with this breakfast, here in Marylands 5th District.
February 18, 2011
I rise today in strong opposition to the Goodlatte amendment which would take a giant step backward in our efforts to restore the health of our nations largest estuary the Chesapeake Bay.
February 17, 2011
Our country is in deep fiscal trouble, and cutting wasteful or low-priority spending is part of getting back to fiscal balance. But there is nothing low-priority about the firefighters who protect our communities, our families, and our homes.
February 16, 2011
I rise today to support the intent of the Connolly Amendment which seeks to restore $150 million in dedicated Federal funding to "Americas Subway" the Washington Metro which is otherwise eliminated under the Republican Continuing Resolution.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
February 15, 2011
In 1993, we looked the fiscal situation of our country in the eye. We had sustained $1.4 trillion of deficit spending under President Reagan and $1.1 trillion of deficit spending under President Bush.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
February 14, 2011
Our budget is a reflection of our priorities as a nation, so I was pleased to see that the Presidents budget makes the tough choices we need to reduce spending and begin to put our Nations fiscal house in order priorities which voters made clear in November.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
February 11, 2011
This evening, Republicans announced a spending bill that would severely damage our economys ability to grow and create jobs.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
February 10, 2011
Federal employees make significant contributions to help our Nation respond to the challenges we face both domestically and abroad, so I was very pleased to meet today with John Gage to discuss the challenges and issues of concern facing their community.
Issues:
Federal Employees
February 9, 2011
The Affordable Care Act has a number of features that will contribute to young Americans health and security, and todays announcement ensures that students have the peace of mind that they will not lose their insurance or experience higher costs if they become sick or get injured.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors