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.
May 31, 2011
This hearing, like the other labor policy hearings this committee has held, is meant to provide justification for removing workplace rights for public workers.
May 31, 2011
Today's hearing will not increase government efficiency or value to the taxpayer.
May 31, 2011
If I did a rewind, if I took some of the positions that I guess you are taking, I wouldn't be here today.
May 31, 2011
We are sacrificing our future to allow hunger and malnutrition to exist at the rates they do in this country.
May 31, 2011
We must strive to eliminate unnecessary duplication and streamline delivery benefits but I hope that the Republican idea of duplicative food assistance programs is not breakfast, lunch and dinner.
May 31, 2011
I think unless you are a woman, and unless you sit in a woman's place, I think you make some pretty strong statements talking about women not wanting to be married and making a choice to have a baby first.
May 31, 2011
I hope we can work together in a bi-partisan way to improve rather than eliminate services to those struggling.
May 31, 2011
I applaud the President's leadership and I strongly support steps to help streamline government.
May 31, 2011
I believe with all my heart that our Nation is better than this. We can do better and we must do better.
May 31, 2011
It is even more troubling in light of their recent efforts to protect lucrative tax breaks for oil companies making record profits.
May 31, 2011
The fact that low income assistance is being targeted in this way is especially troubling given the Republican ultimatum last year to force the extension of all President Bush's tax cuts for the Nation's wealthiest individuals.
May 25, 2011
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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 28 Offered by Mr. Garamendi The Acting CHAIR. It…
May 25, 2011
I don't know what we're afraid of. What are we afraid of? This is about the American people knowing what these people are spending. That's what it's about. It's not about trying to make decisions on contracting. I just said, Mr. Chairman…
May 25, 2011
May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.
May 25, 2011
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Maryland is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 24, 2011
Medicaid is a vital program that serves the most vulnerable Americans in this country.
May 24, 2011
As I have said in the past, I fully support a comprehensive review of regulations to ensure that they are effective and efficient.
May 24, 2011
Yet we know that regulations are necessary to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the American public.
May 24, 2011
It is important for Congress and agencies to carefully evaluate and balance the potential impact before imposing new requirements on small governments.
May 23, 2011
I want us to have high standards. I want us to set a model for the world. We are--this is the United States of America, and we are better than that.
May 23, 2011
Some kind of way we got to get there. Because, you know what? Because you are going to always have--I live in the inner, inner, inner-city of Baltimore, so I see it every day.
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