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Ryan Nawrocki
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For Immediate Release:
July 26, 2011
"By an overwhelming amount, Maryland families and businesses have contacted me to demand that the federal government get its fiscal house in order, stop spending more than it takes in, and balance the budget,” said Rep. Andy Harris. “ I disagree with the President - we need a balanced budget amendment, and I won't vote to raise the debt ceiling unless a balanced budget amendment is part of the deal. To create jobs in America again, we must stop the spending spree in Washington."
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Ryan Nawrocki
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July 14, 2011
Rep. Harris’ First Bill in Congress to Prevent Harmful Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Andy Harris’ first bill - H.R. 2484 Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011- was approved by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee. The bill will likely be considered by the full Science, Space and Technology Committee later this month.
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Ryan Nawrocki
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July 11, 2011
Rep. Harris Proposes Amendment to Cut $6 Million to Stop Shipping Jobs to China
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Ryan Nawrocki
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July 8, 2011
Job Growth is Still Job One
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Ryan Nawrocki
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June 22, 2011
Rep. Andy Harris Votes to Eliminate Obsolete Federal Agency
Saves taxpayers $33 million over the next five years
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Andy Harris voted today in support of H.R. 672, which would eliminate the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Eliminating the EAC would save taxpayers $33 million over the next five years, according to the Committee on House Administration.
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Ryan Nawrocki
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June 16, 2011
Rep. Harris to Testify in Opposition of Massive Job-Destroying Toll Hikes in Perryville
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Ryan Nawrocki
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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.
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Ryan Nawrocki
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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.
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Ryan Nawrocki
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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.
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Ryan Nawrocki
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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.