Congressman Ruppersberger's E-Newsletter for August 2010
In light of the recent mishaps on MARC trains, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger is proposing a federal “Commuter’s Bill of Rights” to protect the safety and comfort of passengers riding mass transit. Click here for more.
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Ruppersberger Hosts Workshop to Give Small Business a Boost in the This Tough Economy
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger hosted a workshop in Timonium to give small businesses a boost in this tough economy. "77 Time-Tested Proven Secrets for Getting Back on Track" provided existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow and make money even in these trying times. Click here for more.
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Ruppersberger: House Passes Final 2005 BRAC Funding
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger praised the House’s passage of a $77.3 billion discretionary spending bill for projects and programs critical to America’s veterans and military troops and their families. The bill includes $2.4 billion for the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision, which is scheduled for completion by September 2011. Click here for more.
Ruppersberger Announces Federal Funds for Groundbreaking Chesapeake Bay Study
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger announced federal funding to launch a critical study of the microorganisms that make up much of the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem. The study, which will be conducted by scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, will be the first of its size and will spark research breakthroughs to solve some of the Bay’s most pressing problems. Click here for more.
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Ruppersberger Praises Passage of Telework Improvements Act
The House of Representatives approved the "Telework Improvements Act of 2010" to expand telework opportunities for all federal workers, saving millions of tax dollars. Click here for more.
An amendment to an appropriations bill offered by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger requiring the U.S. Navy to justify moving the U.S.N.S. Comfort passed the committee level late yesterday. The Navy is considering moving the medical ship to Norfolk, Va., from Baltimore. Click here for more.
Ruppersberger Announces Federal Funds for Groundbreaking Chesapeake Bay Study
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger announced federal funding to launch a critical study of the microorganisms that make up much of the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem. Click here for more.
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Ruppersberger Praises Passage of Telework Improvements Act
In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the "Telework Improvements Act of 2010" to expand telework opportunities for all federal workers to save taxpayers money. Click here for more.
Ruppersberger Introduces “Commuters’ Bill of Rights”
In light of recent mishaps on MARC trains, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) plans to introduce a federal “Commuter’s Bill of Rights” to protect the safety and comfort of passengers riding mass transit. Click here for more.
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Ruppersberger: House Passes Final 2005 BRAC Funding
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger praised the House’s passage of a $77.3 billion discretionary spending bill for projects and programs critical to America’s veterans and military troops and their families. The bill includes $2.4 billion for the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision, which is scheduled for completion by September 2011. Click here for more.