Posts Tagged ‘Congressman Andy Harris’
Harris, Blunt Rochester Discuss Impeachment Vote
The vote on the impeachment of President Donald Trump carried on without the presence of Maryland Congressman Andy Harris, who represents the Eastern Shore. Harris, MD, said in a statement that he spent his time caring for patients. He called the actions of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “divisive, hastily called and politically motivated.” Harris went…
Read MoreHarris: Election Debate Surrounded ‘Legitimate Constitutional Concerns’
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris (R- Md.), who represents the Eastern Shore, said Thursday that he and his colleagues who disputed the Electoral College count “held legitimate Constitutional concerns about how the November election was conducted in certain states and felt compelled to highlight those concerns during the formal vote count.” “We did not call for…
Read MoreRep. Harris Scuffles With Democratic Lawmaker On House Floor
Tempers flared in the US House during debate on the certification of the presidential election. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.), who represents the Eastern Shore, got into an argument with Congressman Colin Allred (D-Tex.). Witnesses report that the two had to be separated as the discussion was on the verge of getting physical. Fox News…
Read MoreCoons, Blunt Rochester, Harris Begin New Terms
A new Congress has been sworn in in Washington. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) have begun their third terms. Also, Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md. 1st) has been sworn in to another term. Harris has held that seat since 2011. “It was an honor to be sworn in today to represent…
Read MoreFEMA Approves Flood Mitigation Grant For Crisfield
Flood mitigation efforts in Crisfield will get support with a grant of more than $1.2-million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the State of Maryland. According to Congressman Andy Harris, the grant will cover 90-percent of the projected costs of installing tide gates, replacing culverts, installing two pump stations and other flood-related projects. Crisfield’s…
Read MoreCong. Harris Announced Mid-Shore Funding for Job Training
Maryland 1st District Congressman Andy Harris Tuesday announced the awarding of a $139,171 federal grant from the Department of Labor to the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board on the Mid-Shore. It is part of the National American Job Center networks and serves Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Dorchester and Caroline Counties. The funding, which is from…
Read MoreMd. Agrees To Place Polling Place On Smith Island
Citizens of Maryland’s Smith Island will be able to vote in person on Election Day after all. The Maryland Board of Elections has decided to provide an in-person polling location, which was very much in doubt over the summer. Congressman Andy Harris and State Senator Mary Beth Carozza say they’re pleased Smith Islanders will be…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/11/2019
WATCH: Milton-based Dogfish Head Brewery is set for a merger, positive news for Maryland’s crabbing industry and the Woodland Ferry is set to be out of commission longer than expected. Plus, huge congratulations are in order for our own *newlywed* Mike Bradley! Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreFirst District Town Hall Meeting in Crisfield Saturday
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris will hold his 4th brick and mortar town hall meeting in Crisfield this afternoon, Saturday, March 30th.聽 The town hall will be held at Crisfield City Hall from 4:30 to 5:30pm.聽 Residents of the First District are welcome to ask questions and voice their concerns about issues that are under consideration…
Read MoreVA Mission Act Passes in US House
The US House has passed legislation that will benefit Veterans.聽 The VA Mission Act will institute critical reforms to the VA鈥檚 health care system.聽 1st District Congressman Andy Harris voted to approve the measure will streamline the veterans community care programs and fund the Veterans Choice program.聽 He says that veterans on the Eastern Shore…
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