Op-Eds
Friday, June 17, 2005
In Honor of Maryland Fathers
Father’s Day is a wonderful time for many fathers and families all across the nation to celebrate father’s and the role they play in shaping the lives of their children.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Setting High Standards for Safety During Safety Month
Both on and off the job, we ought to set high standards for safety for ourselves, our families and the communities in which we live. June is “National Safety Month,” and it is an appropriate time to recall the steps we can all take to be safer in our homes, places of work and on the road.
Friday, May 13, 2005
Honoring Our Domestic Defenders During Police Week
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. This week, we recognize Police Week from May 15 through the 21st.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Making America’s Tax Laws Fairer, Simpler and More Efficient
This Friday is April 15, the annual deadline for filing federal income tax returns – a duty of citizenship that provokes anxiety, confusion and even anger in many taxpayers every year.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Students Encouraged to Participate in Arts Competitions
Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District is fortunate to have a number of rewarding Arts programs at the high schools in Southern Maryland.
Friday, March 25, 2005
How to Find Help Before Tax Day
Our tax system confounds millions of Americans each year and treats many taxpayers unfairly. That’s why as April 15th quickly approaches, and as Maryland families across the state are preparing their taxes, I wanted to make sure you knew of a useful service provided by the IRS, the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Republican Budget Does Not Reflect Maryland Priorities
Last week the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2006 House Republican budget, which contains harmful cuts to federal investments in Maryland that the state would be forced to absorb.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Celebrating Talented Women Serving America
In 1987, I worked along with my colleagues in Congress to pass a resolution which designates the month of March as “Women’s History Month"...
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Many Bridges Have Been Crossed, but the March Still Goes On
Last Sunday, I walked the crest of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama as I have for many years now, to join in commemorating the infamous “Bloody Sunday” civil rights march and to pay tribute and join in recognizing the unspeakable hardship and indefensible prejudice that African Americans have had to overcome throughout our nation's history.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Strengthening Social Security for the Future
It is increasingly clear that the proposal by President Bush to privatize Social Security – the most successful government program in American history – is opposed by a solid majority of the American people. And, as I discuss below, Americans are opposing privatization for good reason.
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