I am so glad to be here today for this wonderful occasion. And I am incredibly proud to be presenting William Dorsey with medals that he earned through his distinguished service to our nation and to the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
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Thu, Sep 4, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
I thank South Potomac COMREL Council for the opportunity to participate in today's quarterly meeting and to provide an update on what Congress is doing that affects our installations and base communities.
Thu, Sep 4, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
I'm pleased to announce the EDA University Center has received grant funding to continue working with local communities to expand economic development opportunities.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
I was proud to join the President today as he signed into law legislation that will help ensure veterans in Maryland and across the country have more timely access to quality health care.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
Each year, I'm proud to see members of the community come together with law enforcement personnel and others to raise awareness about drug and crime prevention during National Night Out.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Education
Tonight's reception recognized the very talented Fifth District students who have engaged in two unique opportunities – the Congressional Art Competition, and for the very first time, the Congressional App Challenge.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
I thank the Fifth District Make It In America Advisory Committee for joining me today for an update on the Make It In America jobs plan and to discuss ways we can help more people in the Fifth District make it in America and here in Maryland.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans / Transportation and Infrastructure
Good morning. I want to begin by expressing the gratitude all of us feel for Brit Kirwan's service as Chancellor these past twelve years. He has overseen a period of growth, investment, and a reaffirmation of the University System of Maryland's core mission to expand and enhance higher education in our state. When he retires later this year, he will be greatly missed by the entire University System and all those who have worked closely with him, as I have been privileged to do, to make it one of the best public universities in the country.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
Today, I visited Coherent Technical Services, Inc. to see their impressive fabrication shop firsthand and learn more about the innovative work they perform in St. Mary's County.
Tue, Aug 5, 2014
Mr. Speaker, this bill is a result of a bipartisan agreement, and while I have some serious concerns about a number of provisions of which I'll speak, I'm supporting it because it assigns resources to help cut down the waiting times for veterans to get the care they need and that we owe them. That must be our number one goal.
Tue, Jul 29, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / Transportation and Infrastructure
The Maryland Congressional Delegation – Team Maryland – has worked tirelessly over the past several months to highlight the benefits of locating this new headquarters in Prince George's County.
Tue, Jul 29, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy
We applaud the inclusion of Greenbelt and Landover on the short-list of candidates for the new FBI headquarters because there is no better fit for the FBI than Prince George's County.
Mon, Jul 28, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
Today, Lt. Governor Brown joined education stakeholders to announce $4.3 million in Pre-Kindergarten Expansion Grants, which were made possible through the Pre-Kindergarten Expansion Act of 2014 passed by the Maryland General Assembly and signed into law this year. Thanks to Maryland's Judy Centers, we've seen significant results here in Maryland, with more children kindergarten-ready and more families prepared to support their children's learning.
Wed, Jul 23, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy
Madam Speaker, I rise today alongside my Republican colleague from Illinois, Representative Aaron Schock, who is here to speak about the Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2014, which we will be introducing later today. This is an issue that I have been working on, Madam Speaker, for several years, one that will help us close the achievement gap that too many of our children face. Our bipartisan bill creates a competitive grant program to expand the full-service community schools model across the country.
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 / Health Care & Seniors / National Security & Veterans
Following the tragic death of Deamonte Driver in 2007, which could have been prevented with routine dental care, our region has been increasingly focused on ensuring children and adults have the dental care they need to stay healthy.