Category: Congresswoman Edwards’ Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2016 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Statement on President Obama’s Executive Orders to Reduce Gun Violence Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement on the use of executive orders to address gun violence.   “Gun violence is at epidemic levels throughout […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Co-Chairs Steering and Policy Committee Hearing on Prescription Drug Affordability Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) joined with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and fellow co-chair of the Steering and Policy Committee Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) to lead a hearing on prescription […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Statement on Republican Bill to Ban Settlement of Syrian and Iraqi Refugees Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the following statement regarding H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015.  The bill would effectively stop any further Syrian and Iraqi refugees […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (Edwards): (202) 225-8699 Laura McAndrews (Joint Base Andrews): (240) 612-4428 **MEDIA ADVISORY**   Edwards to Host Reception for Participants of Veterans History Project at Joint Base Andrews Washington, DC – On Friday, November 6, 2015, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will host a reception for participants of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Reads Names of Gun Violence Victims in Maryland Washington, D.C. – In 2015, 301 Marylanders have lost their lives to gun violence.  Today, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) began to read their names on the floor of the House, urging Congressional action on […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Edwards to Host 7th Annual College and Career Fair Washington, D.C. – This Saturday, October 10, 2015, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will host her 7th Annual College and Career Fair for high school and middle school students and their parents […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Statement Opposing Budget Gimmicks in the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the following statement opposing the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2016, which passed 270-156.  Rep. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699   Edwards Statement on Pope Francis’ Historic Address to Congress Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the following statement regarding the historic address to a Joint Meeting of Congress by Pope Francis of the Holy See.   “For the first time in […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Floor Statement In Support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 3461, to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action relating to the nuclear program […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Statement on Plans to Close Laurel Regional Hospital Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Dimensions Healthcare System to close Laurel Regional Hospital and replace it with an ambulatory care center. “Dimensions Healthcare System’s […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Edwards to Host Coffee Conversation Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will host a Coffee Conversation to discuss issues and policies with residents of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. What: Coffee Conversation with Congresswoman Donna […]