Last updated
November 12, 2006
A New Direction for America
Congressional Democrats believe America should work for everyone - not just those at the top - by building opportunity and prosperity for all, and guaranteeing real security at home and around the world. We know that Americans can work together to meet the serious challenges facing our country, create a stronger nation, and build a safer world.
With a firm commitment to honest leadership and tough budget discipline to end record deficit spending, we propose a legislative agenda - A New Direction - that unites rather than divides our country. Beginning with our goal of an America that strives for the common good, these are our legislative priorities in the 109th Congress for a New Direction. Read more
Upcoming Events
7th
Congressional District Annual College Scholarship Seminar
Friday, December 8, 2006 -- 6:00 PM -
8:00 PM
Maryland Institute College of Art (Brown Center, 1301 Mount Royal
Avenue, Baltimore)
News Headlines
In Honor
of Veterans Day, Congressman Cummings Applauds Those Who Have Served
Our Nation in Uniform
". . ."Without the valiant service of our
military and their families - America would not stand as a beacon of
hope, opportunity and freedom around the world. It is shameful that
many of our veterans, upon returning home from war, are faced with
difficulties during their transition back into our communities.. . . "
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Congressman
Cummings Mourns Death of Newsman Ed Bradley
". . . "Ed Bradley was not only an award-winning
journalist, but also a role model and a force for positive change
around the world. . . "
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Cummings
Responds to the Resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld
". . . Secretary Rumsfeld gave no clear
direction for winning the war or extricating our soldiers from what
is increasingly a civil conflict in that nation. I am hopeful
that Robert Gates. . . will approach the burden of this office and
of our current conflicts with thoughtfulness and with a willingness
to work with our new leadership in Congress to craft a new policy
that will accomplish our objectives as quickly as possible. . . "
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Congressman Cummings Saddened by Death of Civil Right Leader Enolia
P. McMillan
". . .Blessed with more than 102 years on this earth,
Mrs. McMillan devoted her life to uplifting others and removing
barriers that faced African Americans and women in this country. . .
She was a true champion of equal rights for all people. . . "
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Latest Resources
Highlights from the
October 14th Education
Conference:
Presentations by:
Dr. Robert Blum | Dr. Arnette Lareau
| Dr. Millie Pierce
| Dr. Yetty
Lockett-Goodin
Preventing Lead Poisoning During and After Pregnancy | Spanish version
Safe Sleep
Reducing Infant Death through Safe Sleep Practices
Free Prostate Screening Locations
Energy Assistance Programs & Saving Tips
Steps you can take to conserve
energy and obtain assistance in meeting your home
energy costs.
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Congressman Cummings discusses: