Congressman Ruppersberger's e-Newsletter for February 2011

As the Space Shuttle Discovery prepared for its final flight in Florida, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger called for a new American strategy for space. Click here for more.     

Ruppersberger: Parties Must Compromise to Avoid Government Shut-Down

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger is concerned about the threat of a government shut-down if a spending bill known as a continuing resolution does not pass Congress by the March 4th deadline. In a statement, he said, "We all have to work together to make sure vital services to our constituents are not halted.” Click here for more.

Ruppersberger Discusses World Wide Security Threats

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger spoke to MSNBC prior to the House Intelligence Committee's annual World Wide Threat Assessment Hearing. The event was a rare opportunity for members of the Intelligence Community to have a candid conversation about the threats we are facing around the world. Click here to see the interview.

Ruppersberger Issues Statement on President’s Budget Proposal

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger called spending cuts included in the President's budget proposal "a good first step." The blueprint includes a 5-year freeze on all discretionary, non-security spending that will cut the federal deficit by $400 billion over the next decade and bring domestic spending to its lowest level since President Eisenhower was in office. Click here for more.

Ruppersberger Announces Baltimore City Fire Department Has Won $1.3 Million Grant

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger along with U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin announced the Baltimore City Fire Department has won $1.3 million in competitive federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to purchase life-saving equipment. Click here for more.

Report: Pentagon Should Help Foot the Bill for BRAC-Related Traffic Improvements in Maryland

A new independent study conducted in part at the request of Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger has determined that the Defense Department should be responsible for paying for transportation improvements required by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision affecting Fort Meade, Aberdeen Proving Ground and the entire region. Click here for more.

Ruppersberger: Baltimore Program is Getting Jobless Marylanders Back to Work

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger visited a Baltimore nonprofit that is helping jobless Marylanders get back to work. HARBEL Community Organization, a Baltimore-based nonprofit, offers computer training, resume help, interview techniques and job counseling with the help of federal funding secured by Congressman Ruppersberger last year. Click here for more.

Ruppersberger Reacts to Situation in Egypt

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger said this moment of volatility and unrest is also a real moment of promise for the Egyptian people when they can shape their future. Click here for more.