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Event Spotlight
Coffee Conversation in Anne Arundel County
May 18, 2013
9:00 am – 10:00 am
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Recent News
Speaking Out Against Chained CPI
This month, President Obama unveiled his new budget plan for fiscal year 2014, which included a proposal to use the chained CPI to determine cost-of-living increases for Social Security, civil service retirement, military retirement, and veterans compensation. Since chained CPI results in a slower rise in cost-of-living, such a change would result in a benefit cut for those who receive assistance from Social Security and other federal programs. In response, I participated in a press conference with several of my Congressional colleagues and Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, expressing our strong opposition to the use of chained CPI. I am deeply concerned about the funding reductions for vital social programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Millions of hard working Americans who rely on these programs would be negatively affected by these potential benefit cuts. I urged the president to reject the use of chained CPI in any deficit reduction deal, and to protect these important social programs while finding a fair and balanced approach that reduces our deficits responsibly and grows our economy.
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Grant Spotlight
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Humanities Initiatives
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): NEH Humanities Initiatives are intended to strengthen and enrich humanities education and scholarship at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. These grants may be used to enhance the humanities content of existing programs, develop new programs, or lay the foundation for more extensive endeavors in the future. Each project must be organized around a core topic or set of themes.
Eligibility: The only eligible applicants are colleges and universities that are classified by the United States Department of Education as Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Original Closing Date for Applications:
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Funding Opportunity Number: 20130627-AB
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 27, 2013
Award Ceiling: $100,000
CFDA Number(s): 45.162 –Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Link for additional information: http://www.neh.gov/grants/humanities-initiatives |
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Marking Equal Pay Day
Although this year marks 50 years since the passage of the Equal Pay Act, Equal Pay Day highlights the day that women finally earn the same amount that their male counterparts earned in the previous year. Women continue to earn only 77 cents to the dollar compared to their male colleagues. The gap is even higher for women of color who make only 64 cents for every dollar. Recognizing Equal Pay Day is important because this issue affects not only women, but our nation’s economy as well. The pay gap lowers the household income of families across the country. It takes money away from paying for basic needs such as child care, education, and groceries. I believe that closing the wage gap is a fundamental way to strengthen our economy and hard-working American families.
Applauding Increased Investments in School Breakfast Programs in Maryland
When I was first elected to office in 2008, my first legislative accomplishment was adding Maryland to the list of states that participate in the Afterschool Supper Program. Children who go hungry are proven to have difficulty concentrating at school and performing to the best of their abilities. Since being added to the program, Maryland has provided over one million suppers to children who receive free or reduced lunches that are helping keep them nourished, healthy, and able to focus on their education.
Building on this effort, I welcomed the news that the Maryland General Assembly increased funding for school breakfast programs in our state. The increased investment in Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA) will help ensure that as many as 57,000 more kids in the state start their day with breakfast.
The potential impact of this effort could be substantial, including:
- 48,000 fewer absences per year;
- 32,000 kids scoring higher on standardized math tests; and
- 8,000 more high school graduates out of the current elementary school classes.
Without question, helping ensure that children receive proper nutrition benefits them both in the short- and long-term.
Hundreds Attend Women’s Health Expo
I recently hosted a Women’s Health Expo at the Prince George’s Ballroom in Landover, Maryland. The event was a huge success as we were able to continue raising awareness and educating the public about various issues involving women’s health. Over 200 participants attended and took part in health tests, screenings, and healthy nutrition seminars. Participants interacted with health care professionals who spoke about diabetes, breast cancer, and a variety of other health issues. I welcomed Prince George’s County Fire Chief Marc Bashoor, who brought the Fire Department’s Pink Fire Engine to the Expo to help promote breast cancer awareness.
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Great Turnout at Coffee Conversation in Laurel
This month’s coffee conversation was held in Laurel, Maryland, at the Montpelier Arts Center. I, City of Laurel Mayor Craig A. Moe, and approximately thirty attendees had a great discussion on a wide range of topics, including the impact of the sequester, education, and transportation. These monthly conversations are an opportunity for constituents to ask questions and raise issues that are important to them in a casual atmosphere. If you were not able to attend this past event, I encourage you to come by my next coffee conversation, which will be held in the Caribou Coffee shop in Gambrills, Maryland, on May 18th.
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Seeking Senior Citizen Volunteers
I am happy to announce that I am seeking senior citizen volunteers (unpaid) to provide assistance in my district offices. Volunteers will help answer phones, greet visitors, enter data, and assist with any special projects as necessary. If interested, please call (301) 516-7601.
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Below is information regarding several events I will be hosting in the upcoming weeks and months. If you have any questions, please call Selena Singleton at (301) 516-7601 or visit www.donnaedwards.house.gov for more future events.
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Telephone Town Hall |
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May 8, 2013
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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If you would like to participate, please visit www.donnaedwards.house.gov and fill out the tele town hall form on the right hand side of the home page. |
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| What: |
Coffee Conversation in Anne Arundel County |
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May 18, 2013
9:00 am – 10:00 am
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Caribou Coffee
2638 Chapel Lake Drive
Gambrills, MD 21054
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Coffee Conversation in Prince George’s County |
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June 8, 2013
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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La Chapina Bakery
1400 University Boulevard East
La Union Hall
Hyattsville, MD 20783
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4th Annual Nonprofit Forum |
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June 10, 2013
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
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Anne Arundel Community College
100 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
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Sincerely,
Donna
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Washington, D.C. Office
2445 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-8699 main
202-225-8714 fax
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Prince George's County Office
5001 Silver Hill Road
Suite 106
Suitland, Maryland 20746
301-516-7601 main
301-516-7608 fax
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