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Rep. Cummings Joins Colleagues to Support Family Farmers, Invest in Renewable Energy, and Fight Hunger

July 27, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext  Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act (Farm Bill), to make historic investments to support America's farming industry, to clean up the Chesapeake, and to help ensure that all families have access to a healthy, nutritious meal.

Cummings Joins Colleagues to Pass Vital Security Legislation

July 27, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext   Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, joined his colleagues in passing H.R.1, the bipartisan bill implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.

Representative Cummings Requests Meeting with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Congressman Urges the Attorney General to Address Witness Intimidation

July 27, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext Congressman Elijah E. Cummings today requested a meeting with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to discuss the critical issue of witness intimidation and the Witness Security and Protection Act of 2007, H.R. 933, which was introduced by the Congressman (see attached letter). Congressman Cummings said:

Cummings Calls on Colleagues to Join the Fight to Protect Homeowners

July 25, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext Following today's hearing on the subprime lending crisis, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, a member of the Joint Economic Committee, renewed his call for his colleagues to join him in taking steps for substantive action to curb predatory lending in the subprime market.

Cummings Calls on FEMA to 'Cease and Desist' Sales of Contaminated Trailers Congressman sends letter to remind FEMA Administrator of dangerous conditions

July 25, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext  Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), a senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, sent a letter (see below) reminding FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison that until tested for formaldehyde contamination, every FEMA trailer should be considered extremely dangerous and therefore should not be donated or sold.

The wisdom of the American people:"Time to change course in Iraq!"

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July 21, 2007

Cummings Supports New Investments in Health Care, Education Bill would provide access to health care for two million uninsured, make college more affordable

July 20, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext  Last night, Congressman Cummings joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to support investments in education, health care, and vital scientific research with the Fiscal Year 2008 Labor, Health Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill, H.R. 3043.

Cummings Laments the Loss of Admiral Owen J. Siler Congressman commends tenure of expansion and change

July 19, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, released the following statement today following the death of former Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Owen J. Siler:

Rep. Cummings Prompts Action from FEMA on Toxic Trailers Congressman obtains pledge to educate victims on formaldehyde exposure

July 19, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext In a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), a senior member, requested twice that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator R.

Congressman Cummings Pushes to Improve Children's Access to Dental Care Leads Colleagues in Appealing for Dental Provisions in SCHIP Reauthorization

July 18, 2007 Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) led more than 60 colleagues in urging that dental coverage be guaranteed under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) reauthorization and offered three low- to no-cost dental initiatives that would result in tremendous improvements in children's access to dental care.

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