For Immediate Release: November 4, 2008

Contact: Heather Moeder Molino (703) 615-5371

 

(Timonium, Maryland) – Today, Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger was handily re-elected to a fourth term in the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Ruppersberger won with 72% of the vote or close to 200,000 votes from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Harford County, and Baltimore City in Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District.

“It is an honor to continue to serve the constituents of Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District. Whether it is funding road and transit improvements, protecting the environment, strengthening our education system, ensuring seniors have access to affordable prescription drugs, or taking care of our active military personnel and veterans, I look forward to continuing to make a difference for Maryland. Through my service on the Appropriations Committee and the Intelligence Committee, I will continue to fight for Maryland’s fair share of federal dollars as well as give our intelligence officials the resources they need to keep us safe,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).

Congressman Ruppersberger is also focused on getting Maryland ready for the influx of new jobs and the growth associated with the Base Realignment and Closing (BRAC) process at Fort Meade and Aberdeen Proving Grounds.

Congressman Ruppersberger is a Member of the powerful Appropriations Committee and is Chairman of the Technical and Tactical Intelligence Subcommittee. Congressman Ruppersberger is was first elected to Congress in 2002.