Congressman Ruppersberger's E-Newsletter for May 2009

Congressman Ruppersberger Announces $6.6 Million for Oyster Restoration in the Chesapeake Bay

Oysters are such an important part of Maryland's rich history, but oysters have been hit hard recently. The Chesapeake Bay's native oyster population is about one percent of what it was at the end of the 19th century. Oysters also filter Bay waters in their search for food.
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Congressman Ruppersberger Announces $65 Million for BRAC in Maryland

The funding will pay for road, mass transit, and other important infrastructure improvements near Aberdeen Proving Ground and Fort Meade.The money will help the area prepare for the nearly 30,000 jobs heading to Maryland through the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision in Maryland. Read More…

Congressman Ruppersberger Announces $143,000 for Joppatowne High School's Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program

The curriculum prepares students for careers in the homeland security sciences, law enforcement and criminal justice, and information technology. The money will keep the program on the cutting edge and allow it to expand. Read More…