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September 16, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The main drug used to counteract sarin gas like what was used recently in Syria has manufacturing issues according to a Wall Street Journal story Sarin Antidote Is Hit With Supply Problems in U.S. published over the weekend.

September 11, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:

“Today we pause and remember the men and women who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We also honor the courage and sacrifice of the firefighters, police officers, first responders, and others who sacrificed themselves to help those in need. Twelve years have passed since that fateful day, but we will always remember and stay strong as a nation."

September 10, 2013

WASHINGTON: Congressman Andy Harris, MD released the following statement detailing his opposition to using military force in Syria:

September 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. releases the following statement on the authorization to use military force being considered by Congress against Syria:

August 26, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. is pleased to announce that the U.S. Military Service Academies nomination applications are now available for those wishing to join the class of 2018. Each year, Congressman Andy Harris nominates some of the finest young men and women from the 1st Congressional District for appointments to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. The Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination. Those fortunate enough to gain admission to a U.S.

August 15, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. will be hosting constituent town hall events in Fruitland, Chestertown, & Easton to answer questions about the work he is doing in Washington and listen to the concerns of First District residents.

Fruitland

When: Tuesday, August 20th

5:30pm-7:00pm

Where: Black Diamond Catering and Lodge

219 S Fruitland Blvd

Fruitland, MD 21826

Chestertown

When: Thursday, August 22nd

August 2, 2013

Reality of Higher Costs Under Obamacare Puts 13,000 Marylanders at Risk

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement regarding news that Aetna will not be providing health insurance in Maryland’s exchange. The reality of higher costs under Obamacare is putting 13,000 Marylanders with Aetna insurance at risk. Despite higher premiums announced last week by the Maryland Insurance Administration, Aetna would still have operated at a loss if they participated in Maryland’s exchange.

August 2, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. will be hosting a constituent town hall event on Tuesday, August 6 in Bel Air to answer questions about the work he is doing in Washington and listen to concerns of First District residents.

When: Tuesday, August 6th

5:30pm-7:00pm

Where: Bel Air Town Hall

39 North Hickory Avenue

Bel Air, MD 21014

July 26, 2013

Today’s Report Shows that Marylanders Will Still Pay More for Insurance

July 24, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. voted to cut the State Department foreign aid budget by $8 billion, a decrease of 19% from current levels, bringing the expenditures down to 2008 levels before President Obama was elected. The savings would be achieved through legislation that funds the State Department and was considered today by the Committee on Appropriations. As a member of the Committee, Congressman Harris voted in favor of the bill and the proposed reduction in foreign aid.