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By Josh Kurtz
Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) described the legislation as “doing what’s right to help the people.”
“For a lot of people, their dignity is tied to their house,” he said – and Marylanders will take pride in knowing their homes are playing a role in stemming climate change.
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By Jennifer Shutt
Several Maryland Democrats released statements hailing the package.
“The Inflation Reduction Act is what Democrats are all about: lowering the cost of health care, standing up to the biggest corporations ripping off everyday Americans, and tackling the climate crisis with the fierce urgency of now,” said Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.). “I’m proud to support this historic legislation that puts people over politics and money back into the pockets of my constituents in Baltimore.”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) proudly voted in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation focused on lowering the skyrocketing cost of health care and prescription drugs, making large corporations pay their fair share in taxes and tackling the climate crisis. The bill passed with a vote of 220 to 207 with no Republicans voting in favor of the legislation. It will now go to President Biden’s desk for his signature.
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume
For 130 years, the AFRO-American Newspaper has been the eyes, ears, and voice of our community. On the anniversary of its founding, we celebrate the irreplaceable role this publication has played in documenting our history, telling our story, and speaking truth to power.
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Kweisi Mfume (All D-Md.)announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $6 million through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program for the ongoing modernization of Baltimore’s Penn Station.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) today announced $629,718 in federal funding through the Department of Education’s highly competitive Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement (MSP) program for the University of Maryland (UMD) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
BALTIMORE – Yesterday, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) joined MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss Democrats’ signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act, as it passed through the 50-50 Senate, along with the President’s tremendous efforts to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner and other Americans back home from their unjust detention in Russia.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all Md.) today announced $6,938,832 in federal funding to promote public health and support infectious disease and medical research efforts in Maryland. This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding will be directed to the Maryland Department of Health.