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  • Congressman Frank Kratovil Spends Time in Wicomico Schools

    Congressman Frank Kratovil will spend time in Wicomico schools Thursday, April 16, speaking to Mr. Nathan Stone’s AP (Advanced Placement) Government class at Wicomico High School. Following the class visit, Rep. Kratovil will visit the Board of Education to meet with Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen and his cabinet. [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2009, 6:42pm EDT
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  • Wicomico County Democratic Club Events

    The next meeting of the Wicomico County Democratic Club will be Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus on Emerson Avenue. Saturday, April 18, 2009 - Open house - Congressman Frank Kratovil’s Main Street Office - Noon Saturday, April 18, 2009 - Meet and Greet - Maryland [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2009, 6:35pm EDT
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  • Worcester County Estimates $6.68 Million Decrease in Property Taxes

    The Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County plans to maintain the current property tax rate, which will result in a $6.68 million decrease in revenue. The Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County proposes to decrease real property taxes. 1. For the tax year beginning July 1, 2009, the estimated real [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2009, 6:25pm EDT
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  • Kratovil Opposes Budget Resolution

    Washington, DC – Today the House passed House Concurrent Resolution 85, the 2010 Budget Resolution by a vote of 233 to 196. Congressman Frank Kratovil was one of 20 Democrats to oppose the resolution, expressing concern at the size of the proposal’s annual deficits. “Families across the country and here in [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 10:34am EDT
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  • The Point is to Avoid the Accident, Andy

    Last year, Andy Harris acted as a human roadblock to a bill that would have discouraged cell phone use among teen drivers. Dandy Andy was afraid that law enforcement officers would resort to age profiling during traffic patrols. This year, the Maryland State Legislature is working to ban texting while [...]
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    Posted: April 02, 2009, 11:46am EDT
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  • Andy Harris Votes Against the Homeless

    We’ve all seen the videos. Roving thugs targeting vulnerable citizens simply because they are on the streets due to some economic or social reasons. The Maryland State Senate recently voted on a measure to add a deterrent and increase punishment for violent criminals who attack our vulnerable homeless citizens. SB [...]
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    Posted: March 20, 2009, 2:26pm EDT
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  • Kratovil Announces Transportation Funds

    Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Kratovil praised the Maryland Department of Transportation’s announcement of a second round of transportation projects to be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passed by Congress last month. MDOT’s list of stimulus-funded projects includes a number of key priorities for the First [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:20am EDT
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  • Kratovil to Tour Crab Houses

    Washington, DC – As crab season begins in Maryland Congressman Frank Kratovil will tour the Crab houses of Hooper’s Island and host a roundtable discussion featuring representatives and watermen from all stages of the fishing industry. The tour will highlight the lack of workers to pick crabs in local crab [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:18am EDT
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  • Kratovil & Lee Introduce Legislation to Help Small Business Start Ups

    Washington, DC – Today, Congressmen Frank Kratovil (D-MD) and Chris Lee (R-NY) introduced legislation designed to encourage and facilitate new business formation, entrepreneurship, and job creation. H.R. 1552, The Small Business Formation and Job Creation Act, will increase the maximum deduction for business start-up expenses under Section 195 of the [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:16am EDT
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  • Cardin Applauds Effort to Help Small Business

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, today applauded President Barack Obama’s new plan to increase access to capital for small businesses. The President announced that his Administration will take immediate steps to unlock frozen credit markets, temporarily [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:10am EDT
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  • Cardin Sponsors Resolution to Regulate Coal Ash

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) has co-sponsored a U.S. Senate Resolution (S.Res. 64) calling for stricter standards and oversight to help prevent coal ash spills and improve the management and proper disposal of coal combustion ash. On March 9, the New Page Corp. reported that a leaking pipe [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:08am EDT
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  • Kratovil Denounces AIG Bonuses

    Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Kratovil issued the following statement today on news reports that the American International Group, which has received more than $170 billion in taxpayer bailout money from the Treasury and Federal Reserve, will give out more than $165 million in bonuses to its executives. “This sort [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:05am EDT
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  • Cardin Receives PTA Award

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), today received the Congressional Voice for Children Award from the National PTA for his advocacy on behalf of children. Also receiving awards from the National PTA were Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), and Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL). Senator Cardin was honored for his [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:02am EDT
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  • Cardin, Mikulski Announce Weatherization Funds

    WASHINGTON – As American families face record-high energy costs and a slowing economy, U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.), today announced the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) includes more than $113 million for Maryland through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DoE) weatherization and energy [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 1:00am EDT
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  • Markey-Kratovil Amendment to Water Quality Act

    Washington, DC – Today the House of Representatives debated and passed H.R. 1262, The Water Quality Investment Act of 2009; a critical bill that makes a number of key investments to improve water quality and better protect our environment. The Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 invests $18.7 billion over [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 12:57am EDT
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  • Obama Continues Offshore Oil Exploration

    The Obama administration has been reviewing policies on offshore oil drilling, but they have already given the go ahead for a plan to sell energy exploration leases to 31 new sites from 2010-2015. The sites cover areas on both the east and west coast of the United States. [...][...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2009, 3:28pm EST
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  • Kratovil Opposes Omnibus

    Washington, DC – Today Congressman Frank Kratovil voted against the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, citing the bill’s 8% increase over 2008 spending levels as one of the largest percentage increase in discretionary spending in decades. “Last night we listened to President Obama draw a clear distinction between the short term emergency [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2009, 10:41am EST
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  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applauds Kratovil Vote

    WASHINGTON, DC— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded Congressman Frank Kratovil (D-MD) for backing the recently-passed economic recovery plan, a major first step toward igniting consumption and investment, creating jobs and jumpstarting Maryland’s economy. “Since the elections, we’ve worked with the President and Congressman Kratovil to quickly pass a bill that [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2009, 11:59pm EST
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  • Kratovil Urges Fiscal Discipline

    Washington, DC – Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal features an article breaking the news that President Obama will this week support tougher new laws requiring that all new government spending will be offset, if necessary, though mandatory across-the-board spending cuts. The article makes particular reference to a meeting between President Obama [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2009, 11:57pm EST
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  • Kratovil Comments on Obama’s Speech

    Washington, DC – Today President Barack Obama delivered his first address to a Joint Session of the United States Congress. Congressman Frank Kratovil was on hand along with his wife Kimberly, and released the following statement after the address. “This is an important moment for our country and it is critical [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2009, 11:52pm EST
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  • Cardin, Mikulski Announce Funds for Airport

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport $4.74 million through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to extend its runway. This funding is for phase one and it will [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2009, 11:47pm EST
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  • Kratovil Hosts Town Hall

    Washington, DC – With the House of Representatives currently in recess observing the President’s Day Holiday, Congressman Frank Kratovil has been touring the First Congressional District discussing the most pressing issues facing our communities. Last night Congressman Kratovil hosted a Town Hall focusing on creating Green Jobs in Maryland that [...]
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    Posted: February 20, 2009, 10:04am EST
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  • Even More Republican Hypocrisy on Stimulus

    The Republican hypocrisy is spilling over to the Senate now. U.S. Senator Kit Bond voted against the stimulus plan. He followed his no vote by offering a press release touting the benefits of “flexible grant money for water quality improvement projects” that was included in the final version of the [...]
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    Posted: February 17, 2009, 3:26pm EST
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  • Read the CBO Estimates of Stimulus Plan

    After voting no on the final version of the stimulus plan, Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (MD-06) claimed that he voted no because the CBO report on the stimulus showed that the ARRA killed jobs instead of creating them. “The Congressional Budget Office [CBO] told us a couple of hours ago that [...]
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    Posted: February 17, 2009, 9:53am EST
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  • More Republican Hypocrisy on Stimulus

    It looks like a trend. Congressman Mica of Florida began touting the benefits of the stimulus plan not long after he voted against it. Congressman Don Young of Alaska seems to be using the same play book. Soon after voting against the ARRA, Congressman Young sent out a press release [...]
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    Posted: February 17, 2009, 9:17am EST
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  • Republican Hypocrisy on Stimulus

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    Congressman John Mica (FL-07) voted against the stimulus plan last week along with his entire Republican caucus. Mica followed his no vote with a press release touting the benefits of high speed rail funding contained in the stimulus plan to his home state of Florida. Here is Mica’s press release: Washington, [...]
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    Posted: February 16, 2009, 6:42pm EST
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  • Kratovil Touring 1st District This Week

    Washington, DC – The House of Representatives is tentatively scheduled to recess on Friday, February 13th in observance of the President’s Day Holiday. Congressman Frank Kratovil will spend the entirety of the following week travelling the First Congressional District meeting with constituents, business leaders, advocacy groups and elected officials focusing [...]
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    Posted: February 16, 2009, 4:22pm EST
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  • Kratovil Backs Leaner Stimulus Package

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    Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Kratovil voted in favor of the conference report on the economic stimulus bill after bipartisan negotiations resulted in a lower price tag for taxpayers: “I said at the beginning of this debate that we could do better than the original bill. Although this bill [...]
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    Posted: February 16, 2009, 4:19pm EST
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  • Cardin Outlines Stimulus Benefits for Maryland

    “The American people have been hurting and they have been waiting for us to take bold action. Individuals, families, and small businesses alike have been pleading with us to give President Obama the tools he needs to fix our economy. Today we took that action by voting for the greatest [...]
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    Posted: February 16, 2009, 4:16pm EST
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  • Summary of the Stimulus Plan Available

    Summaries have been posted of the various aspects of the stimulus plan that emerged from the congressional committees involved. The links include Appropriations, Ways & Means, and Energy & Commerce. Full summary from the Appropriations Committee Tax provisions from Ways and Means committee Healthcare, broadband and energy provisions from Energy and Commerce committee The [...]
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    Posted: February 12, 2009, 10:54pm EST
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  • Cardin Named to Leadership Positions

    Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) today was officially named chairman of two key Senate subcommittees: the Judiciary Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, which is charged with oversight of our country’s anti-terrorism efforts; and, the Environment and Public Works Water and Wildlife Subcommittee, which works to keep [...]
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    Posted: February 12, 2009, 7:23pm EST
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  • Congressman Kratovil to Host Hospice Gala

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) and his wife will be hosting the Sixth Annual Gala for the Hospice of Queen Anne’s. The event will feature live music and a varied menu of offerings from local restaurants. Last year’s gala raised over $30,000 for the Hospice of Queen Anne’s. [...][...]
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    Posted: February 08, 2009, 2:37pm EST
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  • Gilchrest Honored by Wicomico Envronmental Trust

    At its recent annual meeting, the Wicomico Environmental Trust (WET) honored former 1st District Congressman Wayne Gilchrest for his efforts in support of the Eastern Shore environment and the health of the Chesapeake Bay. A report of the event in The Salisbury Flyer, an SU student publication, explained clearly how [...]
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    Posted: February 06, 2009, 9:30am EST
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  • Kratovil Returns from Middle East Trip

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    Washington, DC – Today, Maryland Representatives Frank Kratovil (MD-01) and C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02) returned from a six day trip to the Middle East where they met members of our Armed Forces currently serving abroad, members of the United States and Joint forces Military Leadership, as well as world leaders [...]
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    Posted: February 05, 2009, 6:13pm EST
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  • CBS Confirms Oil Market Speculation

    A recent episode of CBS’ 60 Minutes detailed several aspects of the oil market speculation which drove oil and gas prices to record highs and contributed to the downfall of the U.S. economy. The report confirmed the high percentage of oil futures contracts that were traded by companies that had [...]
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    Posted: February 05, 2009, 10:22am EST
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  • Inaugural Apples and Oranges

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    It’s old news now, but Republicans made a big deal out of the cost of President Obama’s inauguration. In their attempt to bash the new President, they compared the estimated $160 million cost of Obama’s inauguration to a figure of $40 million+ for the last Bush inauguration. There was one [...]
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    Posted: February 03, 2009, 12:34pm EST
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  • Kratovil on Stimulus: We Can Do Better

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) recently released a statement regarding his vote on the House version of the ARRP. Kratovil feels that there is a lot of room for improvement in the stimulus plan through the removal of unnecessary spending and an increased focus on short term economic stimulus. Washington, DC [...]
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    Posted: February 03, 2009, 10:26am EST
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  • Kratovil Part of Delegation in Syria

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) is part of a seven member delegation from the House of Representatives that is in the Syrian capital of Damascus to discuss US-Syrian relations and security cooperation. The delegation is making the first attempt under the Obama administration to improve the relationship which was strained [...]
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    Posted: January 31, 2009, 7:51am EST
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  • Kratovil Votes Against Stimulus Plan

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    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) broke ranks from the party line and voted against the House version of the stimulus plan. Kratovil was one of 11 Democrats to vote against the $819 billion package. Despite Kratovil’s dissent, the legislation passed by a 244-188 vote. No Republicans voted in favor of [...]
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    Posted: January 28, 2009, 6:50pm EST
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  • Andy Harris, Attention Monger

    Andy Harris must be feeling left out as Maryland’s 1st District Congressman Frank Kratovil settles in for his first term in the House of Representatives. In an attempt to get some attention, Andy found someone at Roll Call who would report on his desire to to meet with the National [...]
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    Posted: January 28, 2009, 3:14pm EST
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  • Kratovil Takes a Stand for Fiscal Responsibility

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) made it clear with two of his recent votes that the economic stimulus package should not be accompanied by a complete lack of fiscal discipline. Kratovil voted against the House rule for the process of considering the stimulus package, and he also voted against the [...]
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    Posted: January 28, 2009, 2:59pm EST
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  • Kratovil Takes the Plunge

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) took the plunge this past weekend. The Polar Bear Plunge that is. Kratovil was one of an estimated 11,000 people who braved the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point State Park to raise more than $2.5 million for Special Olympics. One plunge [...]
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    Posted: January 26, 2009, 1:40pm EST
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  • Kratovil Finds Truth in the Middle

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) recently made his introductory speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. Kratovil focused on his career as a prosecutor “whose job it has been to sort through facts in search of the truth.” The freshman Congressman finished his remarks by saying, “No party [...]
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    Posted: January 23, 2009, 1:43pm EST
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  • Kratovil Votes to Block Additional TARP Funds

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) voted to block the release of an additional $350 billion in bailout funds. He was one of 26 Democrats to support the Republican effort. Kratovil also supported the TARP Reform and Accountability Act which will strengthen accountability, close loopholes, increase transparency, and require Treasury to [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2009, 2:12pm EST
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  • Our Children’s Children

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    As I type this, President Obama has held his office for twelve hours, and already there are those among us who refuse to believe that he will be the President of all the people. They refuse to even feign support for President Obama even though he won the election by [...]
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    Posted: January 21, 2009, 9:02am EST
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  • Kratovil to Join Natural Resources Committee

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) has received his third committee assignment. Kratovil will serve on the House Natural Resources Committee, a position that was also held by former 1st District Congressman Wayne Gilchrest. The Natural Resources Committee “studies legislation concerning fisheries and wildlife, public lands, mineral lands and oceanography.” Kratovil [...]
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    Posted: January 19, 2009, 4:25pm EST
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  • Kratovil Seeks Help for H2B Employers

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil is voicing his support for 1st District employers who depend on the H2B visa program for seasonal workers. This program is essential to the success of many businesses on the Eastern Shore, and bureaucratic obstacles have threatened an already fragile local economy. Kratovil, along with Senators [...]
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    Posted: January 16, 2009, 5:32pm EST
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  • Harris Watch

    Contributors to the Red Maryland blog have stated their intention to be on the Kratovil Watch as our new 1st District of Maryland Congressman begins his first term in the House of Representatives. I figure it is only fair to place SS Andy on a Harris Watch as he returns [...]
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    Posted: January 16, 2009, 9:39am EST
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  • Kratovil Urges Support for Rural Areas

    U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil (MD-01) is making sure that rural areas are not left out of the upcoming stimulus plan. Kratovil signed on to two letters urging House leadership to remember the importance of investing in America’s rural communities. WASHINGTON—Congressman Frank Kratovil has signed on to two letters sent to House [...]
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    Posted: January 15, 2009, 3:57pm EST
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  • Obama Bans Earmarks on Stimulus Plan

    Following a recent meeting with members of his budget team, President-Elect Barack Obama announced that he will ban all earmarks on the legislation for his stimulus package known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which will be presented to Congress in the near future.        [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2009, 8:06pm EST
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