Elijah Cummings
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Elijah E. Cummings was a prominent American politician and civil rights advocate who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Cummings was known for his commitment to social justice and his efforts to address issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. Throughout his tenure, he was a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and worked to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Jun 20, 2012
Thank you very much, Chairman Stutzman and Ranking Member Braley and Members of the Subcommittee, for inviting me to testify here today on H.R. 5747, the Military Family Home Protection Act.
Jun 5, 2012
It is critical that this Congress do everything in its power to create and support sustainable good paying jobs for working and middle class Americans.
Jun 5, 2012
They want dignity; they want a job. They want to take care of their families; they want a job.
Jun 5, 2012
If they get a shot at any of the jobs that the Chairman just mentioned, they would die for it.
May 30, 2012
The fact is that it seems like all the stats are going up, and I think the thing that upsets me more than anything else is how this President seems to be given credit for nothing.
May 30, 2012
The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, a Member of Congress from the State of Maryland, Opening Statement.
May 17, 2012
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maryland will be postponed. Amendment No. 29 Offered by Mr. Sablan The Acting CHAIR. It is…
May 17, 2012
Reclaiming my time, when we checked with VA within the last 2 hours, they said that the average is about 188 days. But be that as it may, I go back to what the ranking member said--we really ought to get this into conference. If there are…
May 17, 2012
In reference to the argument about the deployment and notice, the Department of Defense has a long-standing database in place that lenders currently utilize to access this information, and I think that that would be sufficient with regard…
May 17, 2012
First of all, may I inquire as to how much time we have, Mr. Chairman? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlemen on both sides have 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.
May 15, 2012
I don't want to be number two. I don't want to be number three. We are better than that.
May 15, 2012
I believe that all of you are honorable people simply trying to carry out a business in a very competitive world.
May 15, 2012
I don't think I have talked to anybody, either here in Congress or in government, who thinks that it is fair that people cannot serve their local communities just because they are employed by State or local government that receives some…
May 15, 2012
This would take the Federal Government out of the business of telling State and local government employees such as Mr. Greiner whether they can serve their country by running for elected office.
May 15, 2012
I introduced the Modernization Act. The legislation implements two recommendations the Special Counsel made for immediate reform.
May 15, 2012
In March, I introduced H.R. 4152, the Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 which is co-sponsored by every Democratic member of the Subcommittee.
May 13, 2012
These safeguards should be in place regardless of their status as an active duty member.
May 13, 2012
Our servicemembers should be afforded every protection and right possible when deployed in service to our nation.
Apr 26, 2012
I want to thank the gentleman. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly).
Apr 15, 2012
Then you are in trouble. You know, he threatens you with poor performance appraisals.
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