Donna Edwards for Congress - "Leadership that Listens"

Congresswoman Donna Edwards' Veteran's Day Statement

Dan Weber — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:30:17 -0500

"As the daughter of a career military service member, I value deeply the sacrifices made by members of the United States armed forces and their families in service to our nation. Their ongoing commitment ensures the freedom and safety of our country, its citizens, and our allies around the globe." -- Congresswoman Donna Edwards

Inauguration Tickets

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:07:32 -0500

If you are interested in requesting inauguration tickets, please send an e-mail to 4MDtours@mail.house.gov. Include your name, phone number, home address, and how many tickets you are requesting. Once your request has been submitted, you will be added to the waiting-list. We are currently only collecting requests as we have no additional specific information regarding the distribution process at this time.

For general Inauguration Day information, please visit http://inaugural.senate.gov.

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards Wins Re-Election on Historic Day

Dan Weber — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:54:57 -0500

"With President-Elect Barack Obama and greater Democratic majorities in Congress, I am excited about the opportunities that await to forge a new path for our nation’s future by addressing our economic crisis, safely and responsibly ending the war in Iraq, providing quality, affordable health care to all, and investing in our nation’s infrastructure, which will also create jobs." -- Congresswoman Edwards

Congresswoman Donna Edwards GOTV Video Message

Dan Weber — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:02:55 -0500

Congresswoman Edwards Election Day Schedule

Dan Weber — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:28:30 -0500

Washington Post and Gazette Endorse Rep. Donna Edwards

Dan Weber — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:31:57 -0400

"Four months into her service, which began when Mr. Wynn resigned and she won a special election, Ms. Edwards has shown that she deserves a full term in Congress.” - The Washington Post, Saturday, October 25.

" Edwards, the newest member of the state's delegation who won a special election in the Fourth District after the incumbent Albert Wynn made an unceremonious early exit following a primary loss, has been a quick study." - Gazette Newspapers, Thursday, October 23.

Donna Takes Tough Vote For Main Street

Dan Weber — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:57:14 -0400

Senator Barack Obama Salutes the Congresswoman’s Vote and Pledges Commitment to Provide Direct Relief to Homeowners

Dear Friends,

You put me in Congress to take the tough votes and to protect your interests. I have been doing that ever since I entered Congress. My vote for the economic recovery package was about helping communities and neighborhoods along East-West Highway, from Prince George’s to Montgomery County – jobs, retirement savings, home owners, and small businesses. Today, as we all know, our country stands at an economic crossroads. While this legislation was not perfect, the ramifications of doing nothing would have been disastrous. For me, doing nothing was never an option.

Senator Barack Obama said, "Congresswoman Donna Edwards has demonstrated impressive leadership during this time of unparalleled economic uncertainty. Her passion for helping Maryland's working families, small businesses, and communities has been critical to ensuring that Main Street is the focus of this economic recovery strategy. Donna understood that putting aside partisanship to work with Republicans and Democrats was necessary to strengthen and pass this recovery package. I have assured her that our economic recovery policies will be well-managed and that we will work hard to get back taxpayer dollars when the economy recovers. As President, I will work with Donna to make important investments in our nation's infrastructure and bring desperately-needed jobs to Maryland by passing an economic stimulus package, which is one of my top priorities.”

After speaking with Senator Barack Obama yesterday and with many of our retirees, workers, homeowners and small business owners, I am convinced that even left with this imperfect product, the choice is this or nothing. I appreciate the personal commitment that Senator Obama made to me that we will work to provide direct relief to homeowners facing foreclosure by enabling home mortgages to be dealt with in the context of personal bankruptcy and looking at a program such as the Federal Home Owners’ Loan Corporation that existed in the 1930’s to 1950’s to work directly with homeowners to mitigate foreclosures. I look forward to working with the President and Congressional leaders to protect homeowners and stabilize our economy.

Thank you for your continued support and communication during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Donna F. Edwards

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards' Labor Day Statement

Dan Weber — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:38:38 -0400

"For over 100 years, on the first Monday in September, our nation pays tribute to the millions of dedicated American workers who have helped make the United States the great nation it is today. We owe much of our success to the working families who struggle to better themselves, their families, and our country."

Congresswoman Edwards Receives Committee Assignment Recommendations

Dan Weber — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:43:49 -0400

Congresswoman Edwards Recommended to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and to the Science and Technology Committee.

Donna Edwards Sworn into Congress

Dan Weber — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:05:42 -0400

June 19th, 2008 Donna Edwards was sworn in to represent Maryland's 4th Congressional District. Congresswoman Edwards became the first black female representative from Maryland. She was cheered on by her fellow members of Congress and over 200 of her supporters.