From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: In Speech on House Floor, Rep. Harris Urges Government to Protect the Religious Beliefs of Every Individual Washington, D.C.— As the son of immigrants from Eastern Europe who saw government attacks on the right of religious freedom, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., has serious concerns about the state of […]
Sen. Mikulski Praises President’s Proposed Cost-Of-Living Adjustment for Federal Employees in 2015
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: Announcement follows first COLA in four years that Chairwoman Mikulski fought to permit and pay for in the recently-passed Consolidated Appropriations Act WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today praised President Obama’s proposal for a one percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment […]
Congressman Andy Harris Announces 2014 Congressional Art Competition
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Washington, D.C.— Congressman Andy Harris is pleased to announce the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives sponsors the competition to recognize the artistic talents of high school students in each congressional district throughout the country. The competition is open to all high school students […]
Rep. Harris Hosts Tax Filing Season Readiness Event
From the Office of Congressman Andy Harris: This Saturday, February 8, Congressman Andy Harris’ office will host two Tax Filing Season Readiness outreach events that are free and open to the public. The first will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Md. The […]
Rep. Harris: “Instead of Reaching Out to Congress, President Obama Instead Chose to Lecture Congress Tonight”
From the Office of Congressman Andy Harris: “Instead of reaching out to Congress, President Obama instead chose to lecture Congress tonight. The President is more interested in attempting to implement his liberal utopia unilaterally, in defiance of the Constitutional limits on the presidency, than in actually working together with Congress to get our economy moving […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk Jan. 23: Congressman Harris Visits Bel Air for Town Hall Forum
From Harford County Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan: CONGRESSIONAL VISIT TOMORROW IN BEL AIR First District Congressman Andy Harris will be in Bel Air on Friday evening to meet with constituents in a town hall forum. Harris, a Republican whose district includes the northern two-thirds of Harford – including the Bel Air area – will be […]
Sen. Mikulski: “As Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, I Support This Agreement Because It Avoids Sequester for 2 Years”
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement in support of the bipartisan budget agreement reached today by Budget Committee Chairmen Patty Murray and Paul Ryan: “This bipartisan budget agreement has my support. It helps create certainty […]
Rep. Harris Provides New Option for Sequester Offset; Legislation Increases State Contribution for Medicaid Expansion to Offset Sequestration
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., introduced legislation that would eliminate most of next year’s sequester by slightly increasing the state contribution to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Medicaid expansion. Under this proposed legislation, the state match for newly eligible individuals under the ACA’s Medicaid program […]
