Press Releases

Contact:

Ryan Nawrocki

(202) 441-7940

For Immediate Release:

June 16, 2011

Rep. Harris to Testify in Opposition of Massive Job-Destroying Toll Hikes in Perryville

Contact:

Ryan Nawrocki

(202) 441-7940

For Immediate Release:

June 14, 2011

Rep. Harris Statement on Flag Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Andy Harris has issued the following statement in commemoration of Flag Day, which celebrates the adoption of the flag of the United States by resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.

Contact:

Ryan Nawrocki

(202) 441-7940

For Immediate Release:

June 6, 2011

Rep. Andy Harris Opposes Massive Susquehanna River Toll Hike

Perryville, MD – Today, Rep. Andy Harris joined Maryland State Senators Nancy Jacobs, E.J. Pipkin and Harford County Executive David Craig to oppose the massive 620% increase at the Hatem River Bridge and other toll hikes that will hurt Maryland families, businesses and job creators.

Contact:

Ryan Nawrocki

(202) 441-7940

For Immediate Release:

June 3, 2011

Job Growth is Job One

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today’s shockingly weak jobs report for May indicates a stalled economy, which has Maryland families, investors and businesses fearful of a possible double dip recession. With the national unemployment rate again over 9%, and only 54,000 jobs added last month, it is clear that a new fiscal policy course must be charted.

Contact:

Ryan Nawrocki

(202) 441-7940

For Immediate Release:

June 2, 2011

Rep. Andy Harris Appointed to the United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors

Washington, DC – Rep. Andy Harris has been appointed by Chairman John Mica (R-FL) as a member of the Annual Board of Visitors to the United States Coast Guard Academy for the 112th Congress. The Board meets annually and makes recommendations on the operations of the Coast Guard Academy.

Contact:

Ryan Nawrocki

(202) 441-7940

For Immediate Release:

May 31, 2011

Rep. Harris Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Rejecting Debt Ceiling Increase Without Spending Reductions

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Andy Harris joined a bipartisan coalition in rejecting the President’s request for a $2.4 trillion debt ceiling increase without any spending or deficit reductions. The vote signifies significant bipartisan support for substantial deficit reductions measures to accompany any debt ceiling limit increase.

Public Schedule for Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. – Thursday, May 19, 2011

ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

11:15 – 11:45 p.m. – Meeting with Ron Whineholt, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, to discuss how he can be helpful in building an environment for positive job growth.

Maryland Chamber of Commerce

60 West Street, Suite 100

Annapolis, MD 21401

Rep. Andy Harris Opposes Toll Hikes

Kent Island, MD – Today, Rep. Andy Harris held a press conference with members of the business community to oppose the proposed 320% Bay Bridge toll hike and other toll increases that will hurt Maryland families, businesses and job creators.

“Maryland families and job creators, particularly on the Eastern Shore, cannot afford another tax hike by the big spenders in Annapolis,” said Rep. Andy Harris. “Governor O’Malley’s administration does not have a revenue problem - they have a spending problem.”