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Rep. Edwards Appointed Vice Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) was appointed today to the position of Vice Chairwoman for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. In just a year and a half, Rep. Edwards has established herself as a proven leader on water resource issues in Maryland and across the country. She fought to include significant funding for infrastructure projects to enhance water quality, as well as, weatherization grants for struggling families looking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. In Maryland, she is a staunch advocate for the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Rep. Edwards also supported efforts to increase “green” technology activities to be eligible to control stormwater runoff and to increase the reauthorization for such projects.
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Rep. Edwards Votes to Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Homebuyers' Tax Credit, Business Tax Relief to Stimulate Local Economy
Congresswoman Edwards voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, H.R. 3548, passed the House by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 403 to 12.
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Rep. Edwards' Op-Ed in the Washington Informer
Health Care Reform: What's in it for Women?
"October marks the annual observance of two health concerns that affect women disproportionately, Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Consider the following shocking statistics: Each year in this country, nearly two million women of all races, incomes, education levels and religions experience domestic violence -- one in four women in the United States will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime.
Perhaps more shocking is the fact that many insurance companies re-victimize survivors of violence through discriminatory practices. In eight states, these victims are told by their insurance companies that their experiences with domestic violence amount to a pre-existing medical condition, and often are refused coverage. This deplorable practice of re-victimizing victims of domestic violence is another of the many reasons why it is imperative for Congress to pass comprehensive health care reform."
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Congresswoman Edwards To Host a College Fair and Symposium
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, Maryland 20715For additional information you can view the event flyer, click here to see a list of participating colleges and universities, or contact the District Office at (301) 516-7601.
Rep. Edwards Speaks on the House Floor: Time to take health care reform across the goal line
Rep. Edwards, NFL, and the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network Work to Raise Awareness For Breast Cancer Screening
Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards hosted a press conference to raise awareness for the importance of breast cancer screening during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The press conference was attended by Daniel E. Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Tanya Snyder, National spokesperson for the NFL’s Crucial Catch campaign, and Derrick Dockery, a guard for the Washington Redskins.
Below is a portion of Rep. Edwards' remarks:
"As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It provides the perfect opportunity to highlight programs like the National Football League’s Crucial Catch Campaign and its work to raise awareness about screening for breast cancer. The importance for screening cannot be overstated, especially for African American women, who are thirty-four percent more likely to die from the disease and ten percent less likely to be diagnosed than white women. These kinds of disparities can be attributed to a lack of access to screening, early diagnosis, and treatment. Therefore, screening is literally a matter of life and death."
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Reps. Edwards, Biggert, Van Hollen, Broun, Sarbanes, and LoBiondo Introduce a Six-Month Homeowners Tax Credit Extension
Representative Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) introduced legislation that would extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit for six months, H.R. 3773. Rep. Edwards was joined by Reps. Judy Biggert (R-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Paul Broun (R-GA), John Sarbanes (D-MD), and Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) as original co-sponsors. H.R. 3773 is the House companion to legislation introduced in the Senate by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), along with Senators John Ensign (R-NV), Harry Reid (D-NV), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
The current provision passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provides an $8,000 credit for first-time homebuyers, and is set to expire on December 1, 2009. According to the Washington Post, first-time homebuyers made up 30 percent of all August sales. This bill would not change the tax credit; it would simply extend it until June 1, 2010.
“The first-time homebuyers’ tax credit is critical to the recovery and stabilization we are beginning to see in the housing market,” said Rep. Edwards. “It is important that we pass this six-month extension to ensure the upward trend in home sales and purchases, further stabilizing the nation’s housing market. Extending this tax credit is good policy for the housing industry and the entire economy, and more importantly good for families looking to purchase a home. I thank my colleagues in the House and Senate for working together in a bi-partisan effort to move this important legislation forward.”
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Health Care Reform Bills
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“In her relatively short time on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congresswoman Edwards has distinguished herself as one of the Committee’s rising stars,” said Chairman Oberstar. “Her attention to detail and probing questions at Committee hearings are evidence of her hard work and perseverance. I am proud to name her Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.”
Press Releases & Statements
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Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards Appointed Vice Chair of the Water Resources Subcommittee
11/05/09FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2009 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) was appointed ...
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Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards Votes to Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Homebuyers' Tax Credit, Business Tax Relief to Stimulate Local Economy
11/05/09FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2009 Washington, D.C – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) today voted to ...
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Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards Votes to Further Protect Consumers from Unfair, Abusive Credit Card Company Practices
11/04/09FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2009 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) today voted fo...
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Photo Gallery
Rep. Edwards with Martin Sheen and Bradley Whitford
Rep. Edwards at a Coffee Conversation
Rep. Edwards Holds Coffee Conversation with Constituents
Rep. Edwards with faculty at Seat Pleasant Elementary School
Rep. Edwards with other members of Congress at Darfur rally in front of Sudanese Embassy
Rep. Edwards speaks on crisis in Darfur in front of Sudanese Embassy
Rep. Edwards with Vice President Biden, Gov. O'Malley, and Sen. Cardin at a Press Conference
Rep. Edwards with the NASA flight crew of STS-119 to the International Space Station
Group photo at a recent press conference announcing $300 million from the American Recovery Act for the "Clean Cities Project"
Group photo with Sen. Mikulski at Prince George's Community Hospital
Congresswoman Edwards with Col. Shepro and others from Joint Base Andrews
Rep. Edwards with Ms. Emerson's 5th Grade Class at Glenarden Woods Elementary School
Rep. Edwards with Students Constructing a Robot at Benjamin Banneker Middle School in Burtonsville
Rep. Edwards Reads to Students at Laytonsville Elementary School
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