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6/6/2008
Ruppersberger Returns from Iraq and Jordan
- (Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) recently returned from a trip to Iraq and Jordan where he met with combat commanders and intelligence officials to assess military, intelligence, and security issues in the region.  Progress has been made in Iraq, but Congressman Ruppersberger believes more must be done to turn security over to the Iraqis, encourage them to create their own government, and promote economic development so we can bring our troops home.  ...(more)

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Ruppersberger Receives “Best of Congress” Award from Working Mother Magazine
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) received the “Best of Congress” award from Working Mother magazine at a special ceremony today in Washington, DC.  The Congressman promotes family-friendly policies in Congress as well as in his Washington, DC, and Timonium, Maryland, offices. Read More of Story

Ruppersberger Introduces the Energy Fraud and Fairness Reform Act
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) introduced cutting-edge energy legislation to combat rising gas prices and increasing pain at the pump.  In Maryland, the average gallon of gasoline is close to $4.  That is up from $2.90 a year ago according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report.  Maryland families now pay an average of $5,000 a year on gas.  That’s up from $3,275 when President Bush took office seven years ago.         Read More of Story

Ruppersberger to Introduce the Energy Fraud and Fairness Reform Act
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will introduce cutting-edge energy legislation to combat rising gas prices and increasing pain at the pump.  In Maryland, the average gallon of gasoline is close to $4.  That is up from $2.90 a year ago according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report.  Maryland families now pay an average of $5,000 a year on gas.  That’s up from $3,275 when President Bush took office seven years ago.         Read More of Story

Ruppersberger Honors Patapsco High School Artist As the 2008 Congressional Art Contest Winner
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) honored a talented young artist from Patapsco High School during a special ceremony at the Congressman’s District Office in Timonium.  Brett Shinsky, a Junior at Patapsco High School, won the 2008 Congressional Art Contest for the Maryland 2nd District for his digital hand drawn piece entitled “Confusion”.  Read More of Story

Ruppersberger Denounces Commerce Ruling on LNG Facility in Dundalk
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) denounces the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision not to support the State of Maryland’s denial of an application to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Sparrows Point, Maryland. Congressman Ruppersberger believes safety, security, and quality of life for residents will be negatively impacted by the proposed facility.  AES Corporation filed its official application to construct the LNG terminal in January 2007. Read More of Story