Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The two men met with the U.S. congessman on Monday.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Nick Gestido
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Two area men were recognized for their volunteer service to Maryland's veterans Monday afternoon when they met with U.S. Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger. Robert Filippi and and Joseph C. Sirera each received the 2012 Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award in a ceremony at the congressman's Timonium office. Filippi, a veteran himself, has accrued 2,000 hours of service in 14 years as a volunteer with the VA Maryland Health Care System. He visits the Loch Raven VA Living Community weekly and maintains their greenhouse; and also volunteers with the Sons of the American Legion Post 130 and the Parkville American Legion Post 183 bingos, according to a statement from the Congressman's office. Sirera, a 46-year member of the Knights of …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The Baltimore County congressman says, "Iranian government can not be trusted."
Iran is attempting to develop nuclear weapons, the United Kingdom's Daily Mail reported this morning. The British news outlet cited a report by nuclear watchdog group International Atomic Energy Agency, which published its findings Tuesday, according to United Press International. The news didn't sit well with Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, who in recent months has been critical of Iran's actions. “The report from the U.N watchdog agency is incredibly troubling and confirms what we already knew – that the Iranian government can not be trusted," he wrote in a statement. "Iran is violating the Non-Proliferation Treaty that it signed along with other U.N. member nations. If the Iranian regime does successfully create a nuclear weapon, it …
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Congressman reacts to President Obama's speech.
From spokeswoman Heather Molino: Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), Ranking Member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement following President Obama's speech about a troop draw down in Afghanistan. "Ten years ago, our country was viciously attacked and 3,000 innocent men, women and children were killed on 9-11. Afghanistan and the Taliban were providing safe haven for Osama Bin Laden and his terrorist network. Together with an outraged world, America launched 'Operation Enduring Freedom' to topple terrorism and keep our country safe. We must not forget why this all started. Allied forces must continue to hold on to the progress we've made as we turn over security to Afghan …
Buzz Beeler
11:18 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Bart wanted to know. Here is another goodie. What is going to cost between $135 million to $165 in the county over a period of, say the next eight years. Here's a hint, it has to do with buildings, elevators, and bathrooms. more ›