Congressman Ruppersberger's e-Newsletter for December 2011

Ruppersberger, Maryland Democrats Send Anti-Bullying Message to Maryland Youth

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger joined the rest of the Democratic members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation in releasing a video message in support of the “It Gets Better Project,” encouraging young people who are victims of bullying to stay strong and talk to someone who cares because “it gets better.” Click here to see the video.

Ruppersberger, Rogers Introduce Cybersecurity Bill to Protect American Businesses from “Economic Predators”

American businesses will be better able to protect their computer networks and intellectual property from cyber attacks with the help of groundbreaking bipartisan legislation introduced today by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger. Click here to learn more.

Ruppersberger Hosts Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

The workshop gave local homeowners a chance to meet one-on-one with their mortgage lender, servicers and counselors. Click here to read coverage from The Community Times.

Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Failure of Deficit Reduction Committee to Reach Agreement

"It will take political courage to make the difficult decisions that will enable our country to live within its means just as American families do everyday," Congressman Ruppersberger said. Click here for more.

Ruppersberger Helps Distribute Canes to U.S. Veterans

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger helped kick-off a national program that provided 36,000 state-of-the-art folding canes free to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance this Veterans Day. Click here to see coverage and photos from the Baltimore Sun.

Insider Trading on Capitol Hill

A recent "60 Minutes" segment focused on lawmakers and the use of nonpublic information to make stock decisions. Click here to read Congressman Ruppersberger's blog about the Stock Act.

Ruppersberger Helps Showcase "Green" Garages

Congressman Ruppersberger helped announce a federal green technology grant that will save Baltimore County taxpayers $100,000. Click here for coverage from the Baltimore Sun.