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Washington, DC (October 6, 2016) – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski, with U.S. Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger and John P. Sarbanes (all D-Md.), have written to Howard County Sheriff James F. Fitzgerald asking him to resign his position in the wake of a detailed report from the Howard County Office of Human Rights.
Washington, D.C. (October 3, 2016)—Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), a founding Member of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, delivered the Congressional Black Caucus’ (CBC) Message to America on the importance of voting rights in the United States.
Washington, D.C. (September 28, 2016)— Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the passing of former President of Israel Shimon Peres:
Washington, D.C.(Sept. 13, 2016) — Today, U.S. Representatives Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07), Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), Chris Van Hollen (MD-08), John P. Sarbanes (MD-03), Donna F. Edwards (MD-04), and John Delaney (MD-06) issued the following statement applauding the announcement of a new Maryland Academy for Innovation in National Security.
Washington, D.C. (September 11, 2016)— Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement marking the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks:
“Fifteen years ago today, our nation endured a great tragedy that took the lives of thousands of women, men and children in Washington, New York and Pennsylvania.
Washington, D.C. (September 2, 2016)— Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day:
“The hard-working men and women that make up our workforce are America’s greatest resource. Today, we celebrate them and the labor movement, which has fought tirelessly to protect the rights of American workers.
Washington, D.C. (September 1, 2016)— Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) received a briefing from Baltimore City Police Commissioner Kevin Davis on the Department’s aerial surveillance program.
Washington, D.C. (August 26, 2016)— Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on Women’s Equality Day, which celebrates the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote:
Washington, D.C. (August 25, 2016)— Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on Baltimore City Police Department’s aerial surveillance program:
Washington, D.C. (August 22, 2016)— Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement mourning the passing of groundbreaking journalist George E. Curry
“My thoughts and prayers are with George E. Curry’s family and friends as they mourn his passing.