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Sunday, August 27, 2006
Remembering the Victims and Heroes of Hurricane Katrina
Thursday marks the one year anniversary of the most devastating natural disaster in American history. This week, I will travel to New Orleans to join Gulf Coast citizens in prayer and reflection, but also to offer a plan to help rebuild the region.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Medicare Drug Law Needs to be Improved for Seniors
Nearly two months after Maryland seniors were forced to enroll in Medicare Part D or face a lifetime penalty, news about the failures of this confusing law continues to pour in.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Honor Fathers and Families By Raising the Minimum Wage
During the months of May and June, we celebrate the important role mothers and fathers play in shaping the lives of their children.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Tomorrow Marks the Beginning of the Bush Prescription Drug Tax
On Monday, I hosted a town hall meeting in Waldorf to discuss the looming prescription drug deadline. My Democratic colleagues and I have requested that the Bush Administration extend the penalty-free enrollment deadline for the new Medicare prescription drug law from tomorrow to January 1, 2007, so that seniors can have more time to navigate this confusing and complicated law.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
In the Midst of Chaos, President Should Extend Prescription Drug Deadline
On March 10, I hosted a town hall meeting in La Plata to discuss some of the challenges facing seniors as they enroll in Medicare Part D.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Celebrating Women, Building the Future
In 1987, I worked with my colleagues in Congress to pass a resolution designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” During this month we celebrate the legacy of achievement of American women.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Bush Budget Another Example of Misguided Priorities
In five years, the Bush Administration has turned record budget surpluses into deficits as far as the eye can see, including a projected deficit of $354 billion next year. Deficits are not merely arbitrary numbers; they have a real effect on the ability of Maryland families to meet future challenges.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Fighting for Maryland’s Families in Need
Next week, Republicans in the House of Representatives plan to offer a budget plan that cuts $50 billion in federal spending for student loans, Medicaid, food stamps, and child support enforcement.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Deciphering the New Prescription Drug Law
Earlier this year, Americans celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Medicare, the federal health insurance program for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Friday, August 05, 2005
The 109th Congress: So Far, Not So Good
Over the past seven months the 109th Congress has been notable only for its failure to address the issues that are truly important to the American people...
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