Congressman Ruppersberger's E-Newsletter for May 2010
Ruppersberger Hosts Gang Prevention Summit in Anne Arundel County
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger brought together local, state, federal and community leaders to help curb gang activity and gang violence at a summit in Brooklyn Park. Read more.
Ruppersberger Calls on Congress to Include Critical Funds for Border Security in Supplemental
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger called on Congress to include $137 million to secure our nation’s border with Mexico in the supplemental spending bill being crafted in Congress. The money will allow the government to hire hundreds of new border agents and beef up the equipment they need to keep our frontlines safe. Read more.
Ruppersberger Teams up with Monster.com to Connect Marylander Job Seekers with Companies That Are Hiring
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger teamed up with Monster.com and held the “Keep America Working Job Fair” in Towson. A broad range of employers were on hand to meet with job seekers. Read more.
Ruppersberger Implements “Eco Office” Action Plan
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger is increasing energy efficiency, saving resources and cutting costs in his Washington, DC, office. If every member of the House of Representatives implements similar changes, they could save nearly $1 million and keep up to 3,000 pounds of garbage from filling up landfills every year. Read more.
Home Sweet Home: Ruppersberger Hosts Two Housing Workshops Amid Foreclosure Spike
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger held foreclosure prevention workshops in Overlea and Essex to give homeowners a chance to sit down, one-on-one with housing counselors and their lenders to go over their options to save their home. Check out TV coverage.
Ruppersberger: Tax-Free Employer-Provided Health Coverage Now Available for Young Adults
Congressman Ruppersberger announced that employer-provided health coverage for adult children under the age of 27 is now tax-free for Marylanders. Read more.
Ruppersberger Remembers Civil Rights Matriarch Dr. Dorothy Height
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger mourned the passing of Civil Rights advocate Dr. Dorothy Height and co-sponsored a House Resolution honoring her life and legacy. Read more.