I'm pleased that Owensville Primary Care and Greater Baden Medical Services will receive this funding to help Fifth District residents get the local health care they need.
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Fri, Sep 18, 2015 / Health Care & Seniors
Thu, Sep 17, 2015 / Education
I was pleased to welcome Dr. McKnight to Capitol Hill today and to congratulate her on her achievement as Principal of the Year.
Thu, Sep 17, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
It was an honor to welcome the Maryland Council of Chapters to Capitol Hill today and to join their members for their annual luncheon.
Thu, Sep 17, 2015 / Federal Employees
[Mr.] Speaker… we have only seven legislative days left until another unnecessary, costly, and entirely preventable government shutdown.
Fri, Sep 11, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
Today, Mr. Speaker, as we mourn the victims of the September 11 attacks and pay tribute to the heroes of that day, we should honor them by renewing the sense of unity we felt that morning and in the weeks and months that followed.
Thu, Sep 10, 2015 / Jobs & the Economy
The July 31st district field hearing featured testimony from local business and innovation leaders, manufacturers, educators, and labor to get insight on how the Make It In America jobs plan can be updated to reflect today's economic landscape. Below is a list of speakers and prepared remarks from witnesses at the field hearing:
Wed, Sep 9, 2015 / Jobs & the Economy
This grant from the Department of Labor will help the electrical training ALLIANCE with its efforts to train workers for quality and in-demand jobs that will strengthen the electrical industry here in Maryland.
Fri, Sep 4, 2015 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
This SAFER grant will help the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department with their efforts to retain and recruit the best applicants for the department and to provide firefighters with the necessary training and resources they need.
Thu, Sep 3, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
I was pleased to visit the Maryland Center for Veterans Education & Training today to learn about how their services are making a significant difference to veterans and their families in Maryland.
Thu, Sep 3, 2015 / Health Care & Seniors
Today I met with President Chrencki and leadership from the University of Maryland Medical System to receive updates on their federal activities and to discuss the concerns of their member hospitals.
Thu, Sep 3, 2015 / Education
I was pleased to join Dr. Hrabowski and his staff today to tour the university and discuss the important role UMBC plays in communities across the state and the steps they are taking to strengthen higher education in Maryland.
Mon, Aug 31, 2015
I was deeply saddened to learn about the death of my friend and former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel.
Fri, Aug 28, 2015 / Federal Employees
The Obama Administration's announcement that federal civilian employees will receive an across-the-board pay raise of 1.0 percent in 2016, and a 0.3 percent adjustment for cost of living in the regions where they work, is a step in the right direction of fairly compensating the federal civilian workforce for the wide range of services it performs for all Americans.
Fri, Aug 28, 2015
It is very disturbing to hear that the August 6th Metro train derailment occurred after a Metro employee deleted a portion of an inspection report showing the defect.
Fri, Aug 28, 2015 / Education
I join in thanking Dr. Lowery for her leadership and service to the state of Maryland over the past three years and for her work to improve the quality of education provided to our students.