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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.
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Press Releases
Ruppersberger Celebrates the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) celebrates the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. Congressman Ruppersberger was on hand for the Whistle Stop Tour in Baltimore on Saturday, January 17, 2009, as then President-Elect Obama addressed a standing room only crowd at War Memorial Plaza.
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Maryland Delegation Denounces “Conditional” LNG Approval Five Days Before Obama Administration Takes Office
(Washington, D.C.)- Members of the Maryland Delegation denounce the “conditional” approval of the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at Sparrows Point by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just five days before the Obama Administration takes office. AES, the company behind the proposal, must satisfy 169 safety, security, and environmental conditions to move forward with the proposal. Members of the Maryland Delegation including Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), and Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) vow to work with the Coast Guard, the State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County to investigate any possible way to halt the project.
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Maryland Delegation Calls on FERC to Delay LNG Decision Until Obama Administration Takes Office
(Washington, D.C.)- Members of the Maryland Delegation are calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to delay a decision on the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Sparrows Point until the Obama Administration takes office next week. In a letter sent to FERC today, Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) expressed their concerns about the safety and security of the proposed facility as well as the threat to endangered Chesapeake Bay species. FERC is expected to make a decision on the proposal on January 15, 2009. The Obama Administration takes office on January 20, 2009.
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Ruppersberger and Boxer Introduce Important Child Care Legislation
(Washington, D.C.) - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced important child care legislation. In this sputtering economy, the Right Start Child Care and Education Act of 2009 will help ease the financial burden on Maryland families while helping ensure high-quality, affordable child care is available. The legislation would:
Increase the maximum federal child care tax credit for families from $3,000 to $6,000 per child.
Increase the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account from $5,000 to $7,500.
Expand the tax credit from $150,000 to $225,000 for employers to construct workplace child care facilities.
Provide a tax credit of up to a $2,000 a year for three years for college graduates who decide to enter the child care field.
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Ruppersberger Supports Feds’ Request to Delay LNG Decision
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) supports the federal government’s request to delay a decision about the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Sparrows Point in eastern Baltimore County. Congressman Ruppersberger backs the Department of the Interior’s finding that construction of the plant will threaten bay species. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is expected to issue its decision this month.
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