I was proud to join in paying tribute to Maryland's most outstanding teachers and I congratulate Jody Zepp on her recognition as Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Newsroom
Tue, Oct 14, 2014 / Education
Tue, Oct 14, 2014 / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
I'm pleased to announce that LifeStyles of Maryland has received grant funding to improve access to healthier food choices for low-income families and individuals in Southern Maryland.
Tue, Oct 14, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy
St. Mary's County is home to the world's premier facility for aviation research, development, testing, and evaluation, and I will continue to ensure that Pax River Naval Air Station and all Fifth District military installations remain strong and competitive and we continue to have a significant federal presence in Southern Maryland.
Tue, Oct 14, 2014 / Education
Today, I visited Greenbelt Elementary School to see firsthand how the Maryland Meals for Achievement program is being implemented in our schools and benefiting our students.
Mon, Oct 6, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy
I was pleased to visit Neocera's manufacturing facility to learn more about the innovative work they perform in Beltsville.
Mon, Oct 6, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
The ACES program and this new laboratory represent Maryland's leadership in the field of cybersecurity.
Mon, Oct 6, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
It was an honor to host today's ‘My Brother's Keeper' program with my friend, Senator Cardin who understands, as I do, the importance of empowering young people to pursue opportunities and to pursue their dreams.
Mon, Oct 6, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy
I was pleased to see so many Fifth District business owners attend today's workshop to hear from one of Silicon Valley's most innovative businesses on how to help their business grow right here in Maryland.
Mon, Oct 6, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy
The work you are doing in your churches and neighborhoods has been critical to our common effort to improve lives throughout Prince George's County, to promote greater financial independence, and to strengthen families and communities.
Wed, Oct 1, 2014 / Federal Employees
I was pleased to join NARFE members today to express my gratitude for their service to our country and to discuss some of the pressing issues affecting our federal retirees.
Sun, Sep 28, 2014 / Federal Employees / Jobs & the Economy
The opening of this laboratory complex represents the federal government's commitment to investing in biodefense – and its continued confidence that Maryland is the best place to do it
Wed, Sep 17, 2014 / Federal Employees / Fire Service and Law Enforcement / National Security & Veterans
As we mark thirteen years since the heinous attack on our country on September 11, we come together to remember the 2,977 Americans who were taken from their families, friends, and communities. In the Fifth District, we offer the families affected our thoughts, our prayers, and a promise that their loved ones who were lost on that tragic day will never be forgotten.
Tue, Sep 16, 2014 / Federal Employees
We gather in remembrance today of twelve lives taken from their families, from our communities, and from our country on September 16, 2013 at 8:20am – twelve years and five days since 9/11.
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
I've been involved with the [Congressional] Fire Services Caucus since shortly after [former Representative] Curt Welden, a former [fire] chief in Pennsylvania, started the Fire Services Caucus. It is the largest caucus in the Congress. It is the largest Caucus, as [Congressmen] Bill Pascrell, Peter King, and Dave Reichert will tell you, because we know that the fire service is such an integral part of every community in America.
Thu, Sep 4, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
Since it was established, Job Corps has served approximately two million young Americans between the ages of sixteen and twenty-four, helping them access education, skills training, and job placement so they can escape economic hardship and begin earning a living through a career.