FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Labor Day Statement Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement to commemorate Labor Day, observed on September 7, 2015. “Labor Day is an important opportunity to commemorate the economic and social achievements of generations of hardworking men […]
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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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Edwards Statement on Passing of Former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Statement on Passing of Former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the following statement on the passing of former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel. “Today, Maryland mourns the passing of former governor Marvin Mandel. A force in […]
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Edwards and Clyburn Lead Letter to HHS on Enforcing Reviews of Insurance Premium Increases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards and Clyburn Lead Letter to HHS on Enforcing Reviews of Insurance Premium Increases Washington. D.C. – Reps. Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) and James E. Clyburn (SC-6) today sent a letter with sixteen fellow Members of Congress to Department of Health and Human Services […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Edwards to Host 2015 Job Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 **MEDIA ADVISORY** Edwards to Host 2015 Job Fair Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will host her 2015 Job Fair. Employers from national and local businesses; federal, state and county government; and nonprofit organizations, will be in […]
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Edwards Commemorates Women’s Equality Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Commemorates Women’s Equality Day Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) today issued the following statement to commemorate Women’s Equality Day. On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted, ensuring America’s women have the right to vote. […]
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Edwards Hosts Roundtable on Drug Overdose in Maryland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Hosts Roundtable on Drug Overdose in Maryland Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) hosted a roundtable highlighting the impact heroin and other opioid-related overdoses are having on communities in the 4th Congressional District and throughout the state of Maryland. Representatives […]
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Edwards Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Calls for immediate Congressional action to pass new VRA after the Roberts Court struck down a portion of the law in 2013. Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement […]
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Edwards, USDA, and PGCPS Highlight Initiative to Increase Schools’ Ability to Provide Healthy Meals to Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards, USDA, and PGCPS Highlight Initiative to Increase Schools’ Ability to Provide Healthy Meals to Students Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, Katie Wilson, and Director of […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Edwards to Join USDA and Prince George’s County Public Schools to Celebrate Team Up Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 **MEDIA ADVISORY** Edwards to Join USDA and Prince George’s County Public Schools to Celebrate Team Up Initiative Washington, D.C. – Today, August 3, 2015, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will join U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer […]
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Edwards Hosts Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Roundtable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Hosts Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Roundtable Washington, DC –Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-04) today hosted a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Roundtable discussion with representatives from federal and local government, the National Football League, higher education, nonprofits, the faith community, and civic […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Edwards to Host Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Roundtable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Edwards to Host Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Roundtable Washington, DC – On Monday, July 27, 2015, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-04) will host a roundtable discussion with representatives from federal and local government, the National Football League, higher education, nonprofits, […]
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Edwards Remembers Officer Chestnut and Detective Gibson on 17th Anniversary of Their Deaths
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Remembers Officer Chestnut and Detective Gibson on 17th Anniversary of Their Deaths Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the following statement today, the 17thanniversary of the attack in the U.S. Capitol that killed Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson. […]
