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@Call_Me_Dutch

U.S. Congressman serving Maryland's 2nd District. Member of House Appropriations Committee. Loves all things Baltimore esp. the Ravens, Orioles and crabs.

Washington, DC
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Joined May 2011
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Feb 1

    While is urging our intelligence workers to “go back to school” in grammatically incorrect tweets, they are saving lives. Mr. President, stop Tweeting and start Leading! Read more in my new piece:

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  2. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    Speaking to , talks about this week's anti-hate resolution, the Rep. Omar remarks that sparked it and his support for the Green New Deal.

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  3. Mar 8

    Congrats to my friend + colleague for leading the charge and getting passed for all Americans. Landmark legislation that will reduce the influence of special interests and end the dominance of big money in politics!

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  4. Mar 7

    is suing the U.S. govt because Congress adopted my language in last year's defense bill that keeps federal agencies from buying their potentially-tainted equipment. Interesting.

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  5. Retweeted
    Mar 4

    Space is critical to our national & economic security, more than most realize. & I know first hand the challenges & opportunities the 116th Congress face when it comes to space. Read our thoughts in .

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  6. Retweeted
    Mar 4

    Op-Ed | Getting space right is both a national security and an economic question

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  7. Retweeted
    Mar 6

    Couldn't have said it better. Space is vital to our national and economic security, and it is critical we get it right. I was happy to pen this piece with my great friend and colleague .

    Joining to raise the issue: America no longer owns space. Our national security is directly related to advancements (or not) in space. If our gov doesn't get in the game + focus on a strategy, China + Russia will gladly take the reins. Read
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    Mar 6

    Thank you to for supporting !

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  9. Mar 6

    Joining to raise the issue: America no longer owns space. Our national security is directly related to advancements (or not) in space. If our gov doesn't get in the game + focus on a strategy, China + Russia will gladly take the reins. Read

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  10. Mar 6

    Lethality is important, but so is recruiting and retaining the best civilian workforce possible. Providing child care benefits is a great way to do just that. Really happy the isn’t cutting this benefit.

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  11. Retweeted
    Mar 5

    Thanks to for visiting with colleagues , , & . Great conversation around stigma, treatment, overdose prevention (safe consumption), employers, prescribing, and data quality.

    We appreciated having , , & at to join faculty incl. , , , & to discuss public health approaches to addressing the opioid epidemic in MD and beyond.
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  12. Mar 5

    Joined in learning more about the epidemic here in and what the talented minds are doing to fight it. This has to be a priority on the federal, state and local levels - all hands on deck

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  13. Mar 5

    Helped launch a new cell site in ’s Rosedale this morning. Congressional-backed network specifically for ! Will help our emergency workers communicate and keep all Marylanders safer!

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  14. Retweeted
    Mar 5

    We need to support our first responders— if you don’t have communications you can’t do the job. This tower is here bc we asked first responders and they told us—

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  15. Retweeted
    Mar 5

    Today I’m joined by , , , & at Johns Hopkins facilities to investigate solutions to the opioid and addiction epidemic as a part of the bipartisan Freshmen Working Group on Addiction. We need to

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  16. Retweeted
    Mar 5

    Kicking off press conference with to unveil new cell site for Baltimore’s . “ is a game changer for public safety.” —

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  17. Retweeted
    Feb 28

    Thank you for cosponsoring the Big Cat Public Safety Act (HR 1380) to end big cat abuse!

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  18. Retweeted
    Mar 1

    ICYMI: shared how EV plant idling and disinvestment is impacting his district and why its critical to build the vehicles of the future here. Listen here:

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  19. Mar 4

    I’ve heard resolution described as utopian, aspirational, overly ambitious. I agree with all of these. But we as Americans have always embraced challenge for the benefit of our country, and that is why I am supporting it. More:

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  20. Retweeted
    Mar 1

    BREAKING: staff just asked WH staff if the Kelly and McGahn memos on security clearance exist. WH staff refused to confirm or deny—three times.

    President Trump ordered his chief of staff to grant Jared Kushner a top-secret security clearance last year, overruling concerns flagged by intelligence officials and the White House's top lawyer, 4 people briefed on the matter said
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  21. Mar 1

    Yesterday, met with the to talk about their Cadet Program + education. In the group was former intern, Greggor, who is now majoring in Physics at . We love seeing our interns doing great things after their internship.

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