Congressman Ruppersberger's e-Newsletter for September 2011

Ruppersberger Hosts Workshop to Help Nonprofits, Small Businesses Tap Funding

More than 100 people turned out for a workshop hosted by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger to help Maryland nonprofits and small businesses learn about funding opportunities available from state and federal grant-making agencies. Click here for more.

Ruppersberger Releases Statement on Situation in Libya

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Ranking Member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said, “This is the beginning of the end for Libyan dictator Moammar Gaddafi." Click here for more.  Check out the Congressman's interview with CNN's Candy Crowley here.

Creating Jobs While Cutting the Deficit

Congressman Ruppersberger blogged about how we can reduce our nation’s soaring deficit and still spur economic growth and create jobs. Click here for more.

Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Decision to End Congressional Page Program

Leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives announced that the popular Congressional page program will end following a recent study weighing the quality of the program for participants, the need for services traditionally provided by pages, program management and costs. Click here for more.

Ruppersberger: Baltimore Man Walks Out of Libyan Prison After 6 Months

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger said a Baltimore man being held captive in a Libyan prison safely escaped. Matthew VanDyke went missing March 12 while reportedly traveling in Libya to witness the uprising against its dictator, Moammar Gaddafi. Click here for more. Check out the Congressman's interview with WBAL-TV here.