I am pleased that the Prince George's County Fire Department will receive these funds that will create more jobs and keep residents and businesses safe.
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I am disappointed that House Republicans passed legislation today that would undermine protections for VA employees, including eliminating their constitutional due process protections and the VA's ability to recruit and retain top talent for their workforce.
I was excited to be a part of today's event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and full community membership for all.
The ADA has since been recognized as one of the most important civil rights victories in our nation's history, ending generations of exclusion and dependency for tens of millions of Americans with differing abilities and opening doors of opportunity to the workplace, marketplace, schools, and public transportation.
Today's announcement that Noridian Healthcare Solutions LLC will have to repay Maryland $45 million for the role it played in the failed launch of Maryland's health insurance marketplace during the first enrollment period in 2013 is a first step in the right direction.
I am pleased to announce this grant funding that will provide critical services to the University of Maryland, Bowie State, and Prince George's Community College where many Fifth District students attend school.
This field forum explores a very important topic that affects the tens of millions of Americans who live along our nation's coasts and waterways.
I am proud to represent thousands of civilian defense employees who work in the Fifth District at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Webster Field and Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Madam Speaker, last week I was profoundly disappointed to learn just how large the recent data breach was, in which personal information was accessed in the files of the Office of Personnel Management.
We thank you and your Administration for prioritizing the recovery of the City of Baltimore following the tragic death of Freddie Gray in police custody, which led to civil unrest, fires and vandalism.
Our Task Force was honored to have Mr. King join us today to speak about his father's legacy and his own work to carry that legacy forward.
The resignation of Director Archuleta does not solve the fundamental problems at the Office of Personnel Management that led to these data breach incidents.
Congress has been clear in our message to the VA – that it must do more to reduce barriers to care for our nation's veterans. Eliminating the Greenbelt CBOC without a plan to replace it is a step in the wrong direction.
The total number of individuals who may have had their personal information exposed as a result of OPM's second data breach incident is extremely troubling.