I'm proud to cosponsor the FAIR Act, which would provide a 3.8% pay raise to help our federal employees keep up with cost-of-living increases.
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Tue, Jan 13, 2015 / Federal Employees
Tue, Jan 13, 2015 / Transportation and Infrastructure
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victim and all those injured in Monday's Metro incident, and I want to thank our first responders and emergency personnel for their work to assist passengers.
Tue, Jan 6, 2015
I am honored for the opportunity to serve the people of Maryland's Fifth Congressional District for another term in Congress.
Sat, Dec 20, 2014 / Federal Employees
The President's decision to provide a 1 percent pay adjustment in 2015 to members of both the uniformed and civil services is a recognition of the principle of pay parity which I have long championed.
Thu, Dec 18, 2014 / Health Care & Seniors
This funding will provide the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center with the proper equipment and resources needed to be prepared for future natural disasters.
Wed, Dec 17, 2014 / Education
I join in congratulating Dr. Robert Caret as the next chancellor of the University System of Maryland.
Wed, Dec 17, 2014
I was so glad to learn this morning of Alan Gross's return home to his family in Maryland after five years' captivity in Cuba.
Mon, Dec 15, 2014 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / National Security & Veterans
Last night, Democrats and Republicans worked together to fund the government and prevent another government shutdown.
Wed, Dec 10, 2014 / Education
This funding will expand high-quality early education in Maryland, helping more students access preschool programs.
Tue, Dec 9, 2014 / Health Care & Seniors / National Security & Veterans
I was pleased to meet with Secretary McDonald yesterday to discuss how the Department of Veteran Affairs is working to meet the needs of veterans at the Baltimore Regional Office and throughout the country.
Mon, Dec 8, 2014
I'm pleased that the 21 HUD-VASH vouchers awarded today to the Calvert County Housing Authority will provide nearly $200,000 to help combat homelessness among veterans throughout Southern Maryland's tri-county area.
Fri, Dec 5, 2014 / Environment
Harriet Tubman is a national hero and one of the greatest figures in our country's history. I'm pleased that through these national parks – one in her birthplace on Maryland's Eastern Shore and the other in New York, where she lived for several decades – we will honor her extraordinary life and legacy and provide Americans with the opportunity to learn more about her work to advance equality, opportunity, and justice.
Thu, Dec 4, 2014
I'm pleased that this grant will help homeowners whose properties were directly affected by the slope failure and who were forced from their homes as a result.
Tue, Nov 25, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy
I encourage Fifth District residents to join millions of Americans on Saturday, November 29th, in shopping and dining locally to show support for Maryland businesses.
Mon, Nov 24, 2014 / Education
It was great to speak with so many of our future leaders at the Friends Community School this afternoon. I particularly enjoyed discussing with these bright students the importance of the legislative process and their interest in foreign policy and supporting diplomacy to build a more peaceful world.