Edwards Secures $1.5 Million for Purple Line in Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2011

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) continued her commitment today to funding the development of the Purple Line with the House passage of H.R. 5850, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2011. The legislation provides critical investments to help address important challenges such as creating jobs, expanding public transportation, and ensuring that every American has adequate shelter. The legislation also includes $1.5 million for the Purple Line, and builds on the $3 million secured by Congresswoman Edwards in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010.

“As a long time advocate for the Purple Line, I am proud to secure federal funding for the Purple Line project that is critical to our entire region,” said Congresswoman Edwards. “This is an opportunity to redefine the scope of public transportation throughout our communities, providing connectivity and much needed transportation options in the region. I look forward to continuing to work with our local, state, and federal partners to further the development of the Purple Line and begin construction on my top transportation priority.”

Overall, investments in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act will create more than 160,000 new jobs, including 142,000 jobs in highway construction and 20,000 jobs through public transit investments like the Purple Line.

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Coffee Conversations with Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards

On Saturday, June 12, 2010, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) will hold two Coffee Conversations to discuss issues and policies with constituents of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

WHAT: Coffee Conversations with Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards

WHEN: Saturday, June 12, 2010

WHERE: Dunkin’ Donuts

Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

7903 Annapolis Road

Lanham, MD 20706

Panera Bread

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

19820-19823 Century Boulevard

Germantown, Maryland  20874

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Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Edwards 4/17

On April 16, 2010, in Democrats, Federal, by MD Dems

On Saturday, April 17, 2010 Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards will host a town hall meeting to discuss issues and policies with constituents of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

When:          Saturday, April 17, 2010

Time:           10:30am – 12:00pm

Where:        Lake Seneca Elementary School
13600 Wanegarden Drive
Germantown, MD 20874

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