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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 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

Team Maryland and the National Park Service Celebrate Star-Spangled Banner Trail at Fort McHenry
(Baltimore, MD)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) joined Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Congressmen John Sarbanes (D-MD), Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith and officials from the National Park Service today to celebrate the creation of The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail at Ft. McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine.  The bill creating the Trail passed Congress and was signed into law on May 8, 2008, by President Bush. Read More of Story

Ruppersberger Returns from Iraq and Jordan
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Maryland) 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.  Read More of Story

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.  Read More of Story

Ruppersberger Honors Maryland’s Rich History With Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) honored Maryland’s rich history and critical role in the growth of our nation with a Star-Spangled Banner commemorative coin.  H.R. 2894, the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, recently passed the United States House of Representatives just in time for the Memorial Day Holiday.  Read More of Story