Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger

“President Trump’s refusal to respect his own career professionals is why it’s more important than ever that Congress exercise its oversight responsibilities,” Congressman Ruppersberger write in the Baltimore Sun. “Congress needs to send a message to our intelligence community that their work is valued, respected and supported. And the President needs to stop tweeting and start leading.”

Civil servants have endured pay freezes, government shutdowns, benefits cuts and furloughs from sequestration, Congressman Ruppersberger writes in a piece published in The Hill. It's time to show them the respect they deserve by passing legislation that will reinstate a modest 1.9 percent pay adjustment and end the partial government shutdown immediately.

"We need to work harder and faster to become a carbon-neutral nation and world," Congressman Ruppersberger says in explaining his decision. "The consequences of waiting any longer are too great, not just for our environment, but our economy and security." Click here to read his full statement.

In a piece published by the Baltimore Sun, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger explains his position on a Yemen-related policy rider attached to the widely-supported farm bill.

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