WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2008) - Governor Martin O’Malley and Lieutenant Governor Brown today presented Maryland’s FY2009 federal priorities in Washington, DC including strengthening and growing our middle class and family-owned businesses and family farms, improving public safety and public education, and expanding opportunity to all Marylanders.
“Even as our families face a national economic downturn, increased energy bills, healthcare costs and foreclosures, Maryland is in a position to make it through these tough times more quickly than other states, but only if we continue to come together to protect our priorities,” said Governor O’Malley. “We are proposing a number of projects, programs and legislative priorities that will continue to protect and improve Maryland’s public safety and homeland security, including our commitment to our veterans, protect the health of our environment and the quality of life we all enjoy, and also strengthen our workforce and the health of our people.”
Governor O’Malley was joined by members of his Cabinet during the hour long presentation to the delegation, which included Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, Senator Benjamin L. Cardin, and Majority Leader Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
“Governor O’Malley and I look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Sen. Mikulski and the rest of Team Maryland,” Lt. Governor Brown said. “We are counting on the support of our Congressional delegation to help us improve public safety and remain ready to capitalize on the opportunities coming from BRAC.”
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