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Category: Congresswoman Edwards’ Announcement

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards of Fort Washington represents Maryland’s 4th Congressional District comprising portions of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. She was sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 110th Congress in June 2008, and began her first full-term in the 111th Congress in 2009.

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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Edwards to Host 8th Annual College & Career Fair

by Special ReportOctober 11, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2016 CONTACT Yasmine Evans, 202-225-8699 **MEDIA ADVISORY** Edwards to Host 8th Annual College & Career Fair Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, October 15, 2016, Congresswoman Donna F. […]

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Edwards Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Avoid Federal Government Shutdown

by Special to the AFROSeptember 28, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2016 CONTACT Yasmine Evans, 202-225-8699 Edwards Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Avoid Federal Government Shutdown Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the […]

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**REMINDER**Edwards to Participate in National Speak Out on Gun Violence

by Special to the AFROJuly 14, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2016 CONTACT Yasmine Evans, 202-225-8699 **REMINDER** Edwards to Participate in National Speak Out on Gun Violence Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards will […]

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Edwards Statement on Domestic Violence and the Need for Universal Background Checks

by Special to the AFROJuly 5, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2016 CONTACT Yasmine Evans, 202-225-8699 Edwards Statement on Domestic Violence and the Need for Universal Background Checks Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) […]

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Edwards Statement on H.R. 4775, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016

by Stephanie CornishJune 8, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2016 CONTACT Yasmine Evans (Edwards)–202-225-8699 Edwards Statement on H.R. 4775, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released […]

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Edwards Statement Commemorating Memorial Day 2016

by Stephanie CornishMay 27, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2016 CONTACT Yasmine Evans (Edwards)–202-225-8699 Edwards Statement Commemorating Memorial Day 2016    “On this 147th observance of Memorial Day, I hope you and your family will […]

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Edwards Statement on White House’s Initiative to Extend Access to STEM Programming for Youth

by Stephanie CornishApril 21, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2016   CONTACT Yasmine Evans (Edwards)–202-225-8699   Edwards Statement on White House’s Initiative to Extend Access to STEM Programming for Youth    Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Donna […]

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Edwards Denounces Proposed Bill to Restrict School Meals Program

by Stephanie CornishApril 20, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2016 CONTACT Yasmine Evans (Edwards)–202-225-8699 Edwards Denounces Proposed Bill to Restrict School Meals Program Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards released the following statement addressing […]

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Edwards Statement on Anti-Net Neutrality Bill

by Stephanie CornishApril 15, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2016 Contact: Chris Schloesser (202) 225-8699 Edwards Statement on Anti-Net Neutrality Bill Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) today issued the following statement […]

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**MEDIA ADVISORY** – TOMORROW Edwards to Host Annual STEM Forum

by Stephanie CornishApril 11, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2016 CONTACT   Yasmine Evans (Edwards)–202-225-8699 **MEDIA ADVISORY**   Edwards to Host Annual STEM Forum   Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards […]

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Press Release**Edwards Statement Honoring Prince George’s County Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson

by Stephanie CornishMarch 16, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2016 Contact: Yasmine Evans Office: (202) 225-8699 Edwards Statement Honoring Prince George’s County Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards […]

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**Media Advisory**Edwards to Host Environmental & Women’s Health Roundtables

by Stephanie CornishMarch 4, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2016 Contact: Yasmine Evans Office: (202) 225-8699 **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Edwards to Host Environmental &  Women’s Health Roundtables   Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday March […]

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