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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.

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.

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.

Addressing our Nations deficit remains a top priority for Democrats, but it cannot be done on the backs of our workers.

Last year, Congress passed long-needed reforms to our health insurance system. We stopped abusive behaviors by insurance companies and we put Americans back in charge of their health care.

I was very saddened to hear that volunteer firefighters from Calvert County were severely injured in the line of duty.

Today, members of our Fifth District community joined together in an effort to raise awareness of lifesaving first aid and CPR skills that saved Congresswoman Giffords life and helped the lives of so many others after the tragic shooting in Tucson.