The 2010 Reelection Campaign Begins
Believe it or not, the 2010 elections are just months away. I am proud to announce that I am seeking re-election so that I can continue making real change on issues critical to Maryland’s Second District and our nation.
In Congress, I sit on the Intelligence Committee and the Appropriations Committee. As an Appropriator, I have worked hard to ensure that Maryland gets its fair share of our hard-earned tax dollars. This has been particularly true as we prepare for a major influx of jobs headed our way as they are shifted to Fort Meade and Aberdeen from other military bases closing elsewhere in the country. With my help, Fort Meade was also selected to be the home of the new federal Cyber Command, bringing even more high-quality, high-paying jobs to our region. I have worked hard to make sure we have the infrastructure necessary to support these new jobs while protecting the quality of life for existing residences. We’ve upgraded our roads, improved mass transit options, expanded schools and hospitals and increased support for first responders. My number one priority will continue to be the creation and preservation of jobs.
On the Intelligence Committee, I oversee the nation’s intelligence gathering agencies like the CIA, FBI and NSA, which is located in my district. I’ve traveled to nearly 50 countries, including terrorism hot spots like Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen, to meet with our troops and intelligence agents on the frontlines to make sure they have what they need to protect the warfighter. I chair an important subcommittee known as Technical and Tactical, which oversees space exploration, satellites and the technical aspects of the next major threat to our nation: cybersecurity. These areas are not only critical to our national security, but represent economic potential for our region, which is home to many federal agencies and defense contractors. I am proud to be leading the effort on both sides.
I encourage you to check out my new website, http://www.dutchforcongress.com, where you will find many ways to get involved in my campaign if you’d like. I will use the site and this blog to keep you posted on campaign and legislative news while letting you know why I want to continue my service to the residents of Maryland’s 2nd District.
