Congressman Ruppersberger's e-Newsletter for December 2010
Ruppersberger Teams up with ManTech International Corporation to Hold Job Fair
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger helped host a job fair with ManTech International Corporation, which is looking to fill more than 400 good-paying positions in Hanover, Aberdeen, and other locations around the area. Click here for more. Click here to watch TV coverage.
Ruppersberger Supports Middle Class Tax Relief
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger voted for the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, extending tax cuts for 98 percent of Americans. Click here for more.
Cal Opens New Field at Memorial Stadium for Youth
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger took the field next to Baltimore baseball legend Cal Ripken as he cut the ribbon to the new youth baseball field at the old home of Memorial Stadium. Click here for more.
The Global Education Race
We recently learned that China is winning the global education race, with students in Shanghai topping everyone else in reading, math and science scores. The House of Representatives passed legislation that will strengthen our country’s science and math education to better prepare our students for the future and propel our country’s economy out of this recession. Click here for more.
Standing Up for Our Veterans
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger supported legislation requiring the Army to fix unmarked or wrongly marked gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery. The cemetery is one of our nation’s most sacred burial grounds, a sanctuary to honor the men and women who have given their lives in service of our country. Click here for more.
Responsible Government Spending
The House of Representatives passed a budget billl called a “continuing resolution” in lieu of individual spending bills. The continuing resolution will keep the government functioning until the end of September, freezing spending limits at their 2010 level. Click here for more.
Q and A with Congressman Ruppersberger
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger fielded questions on taxes, cybersecurity and the Baltimore Ravens on a weekly WBAL segment. Click here to watch.