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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.
I want to thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 6726, which would extend the pay freeze on Federal employees through the end of 2013 and eliminate the pay adjustment for Members of Congress. I…
Today, I am incredibly pleased to congratulate my dear colleague, Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, for her ascension to the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senator Mikulski's commitment to our great State is undeniable. She has…
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in strong support of the Hatch Act Modernization Act. Senator Akaka and I introduced this legislation, along with a number of our distinguished colleagues on both sides of the aisle. The bill…
The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, a Member of Congress from the State of Maryland, Opening Statement.
I applaud Chairmen Mica and LoBiondo and Ranking Members Rahall and Larsen for their work on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 and for their leadership. I also thank our colleagues in the Senate for their work. The…
We must also continue to invest Federal research dollars in new and evolving therapies to improve the lives of those with autism spectrum disorders.
I think my frustration comes with regard to trying to make sure that we take your pain... to help the folks that you want to help...
These are real and significant protections that will improve the lives of millions of American families.
I want us to try to move towards trying to make a difference. I know that's why the chairman feels, too.
Mr. Burton, I want to thank you for your vigilance, and I want you to know that although you may be leaving the Congress, as the chairman has said, we will continue to fight.
The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, a Member of Congress from the State of Maryland, Opening Statement.
To Mr. Boardman, I want you to be real clear, and I know you are, but I want to make it real clear that on both sides of the aisle we want effectiveness and efficiency.
Quite often our Federal employees are unseen, unnoticed, unappreciated, and unapplauded.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and it is certainly my pleasure to be here.
I want to take a moment here before I even start to thank Joyce Rose for her 25 years of public service.
We hate to lose her, but we know, as someone said to me, Joyce, and I listened to this in a sermon by T.D. Jakes not too long ago.
I call upon MWAA today to continue to revise all of their internal practices, especially the code of ethics.
I, too, have contributed a portion of my taxes to MWAA, so I come to this hearing both as a Member of Congress and as a disappointed taxpayer.
Just as I argued when we found that banks receiving TARP funds were continuing lavish spending, neither I nor any of my fellow taxpayers paid taxes with the intention of funding MWAA's lavish travel, fine wines, and trips to the Super Bowl.
I believe we should conduct a thorough and responsible investigation into the attack on the United States mission in Benghazi.
I think we have to be very careful... she made it emphatic, she said this is the information I have at this moment.
It is not just your side of the aisle, Mr. Chairman, it is this side of the aisle and our entire country.
The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, a Member of Congress from the State of Maryland, Opening Statement.
This is one of those moments. I give the Chairman credit; he has brought all of this to light.
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