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June 25, 2014

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June 25, 2014

Rep. Andy Harris Releases Statement on His Amendment to Block D.C.’s Effort to Decriminalize Marijuana

June 24, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2014Congressman Andy Harris' Office to Host Weather-Emergency Preparedness Event The Height of Hurricane Season Occurs Between Mid-August and Late October, Congressman SaysWashington, D.C. – The Office of Congressman Andy Harris has announced it will host a Weather-Emergency Preparedness Event at Stephen Decatur Middle School in Berlin, Md., on Monday, July 14. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
June 16, 2014

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June 16, 2014

Congressmen Harris, Lamborn, Jordan, and Franks Condemn Kidnapping of Three Israeli Teenagers
Call for Suspension of Aid for Palestinian Authority Until Teens Are Safely Returned

Washington, D.C. – Recently, three Israeli teenagers, one of whom is also an American citizen, were kidnapped by Hamas, a terrorist organization. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has chosen to form a unity government with Hamas.

June 9, 2014

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June 9, 2014

Rep. Andy Harris Releases Statement in Response to New Department of Veterans Affairs Audit

Audit Says VA Maryland Health Care System Has Fourth-Longest Average Wait Time for New Patient Primary Care

June 5, 2014

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June 5, 2014

Congressman Andy Harris Releases Statement on the Bergdahl Prisoner Swap Controversy

Says the President Has “Put a Target on the Backs of All Americans”

May 30, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 30, 2014Rep. Andy Harris Releases Statement on Secretary Shinseki's Resignation Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., a Navy veteran and physician who worked in both the military and veteran health systems, has released the following statement in response to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki's resignation today: "The resignation of the Secretary will do little, if anything, to deal with the systemic problems identified by the Inspector General's preliminary report issued this week.
May 28, 2014

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May 28, 2014

Rep. Andy Harris Releases Reform Plan to Give Veterans Health Care Choice

“Veterans’ Choice Plan” Would Enable Vets to Forego Care at VA Facilities

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., a Navy veteran and physician who worked in both the military and veteran health systems, has written and released a white paper that outlines his innovative proposal to provide veterans with health care outside of the broken Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

May 26, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY

May 26, 2014

Congressman Andy Harris to Appear on Fox & Friends

Discussion to Focus on the VA Hospital Scandal and the Congressman’s Proposals for Change

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., will appear on Fox News Channel’s popular morning talk show Fox & Friends on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:15 a.m. ET.

May 14, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 14, 2014Congressman Andy Harris Announces Winner of Congressional Art CompetitionWinner's Art Will Be Displayed for a Year in the CapitolWashington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris is pleased to announce the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition: Elizabeth Geckle, an 11th-grader at Rising Sun High School in Cecil County, Maryland. Elizabeth's black ink scratchboard rendering of a crab, titled "Blue," will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
May 2, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORYMay 2, 2014 Congressman Andy Harris to Appear on CNN's Crossfire Debate and Discussion to Focus on Latest Jobs Report and the Economy Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., will appear on CNN's Crossfire this evening at 6:30 p.m. ET. Newt Gingrich and Van Jones will co-host the program.