From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today praised President Obama’s announcement of a one percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for civilian federal employees next year. “This pay increase for federal workers is well deserved and appropriate, and I’m pleased […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “…This Means No Government Shutdown, No Government on Autopilot. We Fund the Government Through the Rest of Fiscal Year 2015…”
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: CHAIRWOMAN MIKULSKI’S FLOOR STATEMENT ON THE PROGRESS OF THE FY15 OMNIBUS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about the status of the fiscal year 2015 omnibus. The following are Chairwoman Mikulski’s remarks, […]
Rep. Harris Attends Ebola Hearing, Calls for Some Level of Travel Ban
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., participated in the hearing on Ebola by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. As a physician, Congressman Harris understands the threat posed by Ebola and that if we put in place proper protocols and protections how the spreading can stop. […]
Rep. Harris to Host Aerospace Career Day for the Students of Maryland’s First Congressional District
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: The office of Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., is hosting an Aerospace Career Day for the students of Maryland’s First Congressional District on Saturday, October 11th from 2:00 to 4:30p.m. The event will be held at Easton Airport located at 29137 Newnam Road in Easton, Maryland. All interested middle […]
Rep. Harris to Host Military Service Academy and College Resource Forum in Bel Air
From the office of Rep. Andy Harris: The office of Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., will host two military service academy and college resource forums the week of September 22nd. The first event will be held in Bel Air, MD on Tuesday, September 23, and the second event will be held in Stevensville, MD on Wednesday, […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “The Nation Cannot Forget What Happened that Day, and It Cannot Forget Why It Happened”
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today made the following statement on the Senate floor to mark the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: “On this auspicious day, September 11th, 2014, I would like to pay my respects once again and express my heartfelt […]
U.S. Sens. Mikulski and Cardin Announce Federal Funding to Purchase Life-Saving Firefighting Equipment in Port Deposit
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced the Water Witch Fire Company in Port Deposit, Maryland has been awarded $24,178 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to purchase life-saving firefighting equipment. As […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski Co-Sponsors Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College and University Campuses
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today announced that she has cosponsored the Campus Safety and Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) to help combat sexual assaults on college and […]
