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Ruppersberger Calls on Congress to Pass Intel Authorization Especially in Wake of Recent Attacks of American Websites
(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) is calling on Congress to pass the 2010 Intelligence Authorization Act, especially in the wake of recent attacks on American Web sites.  The bill increases spending on a variety of current cybersecurity efforts and provides initial investment in new initiatives, including hiring new personnel to develop additional, cutting-edge capabilities to stay ahead of our enemies and protect our nation’s critical infrastructure.  Over the 4th of July holiday weekend, hackers attacked Web sites at the Treasury Department, Secret Service, Federal Trade Commission and Transportation Department, disabling them for various periods of time.      Read More of Story

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Ruppersberger and Mikulski Announce Funding for Critical Baltimore County 911 Center Upgrade
(Towson, MD.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) today joined Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith to announce new federal funding for critical upgrades to Baltimore County’s 911 Communications Center.  The center, currently located in the basement of the county circuit courthouse, handles more than 900,000 calls for help each year.  The existing center is 20 years old and is in need of additional space and upgraded technology to respond to the County’s growing population needs.  Read More of Story

Ruppersberger Receives “Vision” Award From School Resource Officers
(Baltimore, MD) - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) received the “Vision” award from the National Association of School Resources (NASRO) for his efforts implementing a school safety program when he was the Baltimore County Executive and supporting school resource officers while in Congress.  Congressman Ruppersberger received the award and addressed more than 800 school resource officers at the 19th annual NASRO convention taking place this week in downtown Baltimore. Read More of Story

Ruppersberger Receives “Vision” Award From School Resource Officers
(Baltimore, MD)-  Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) received the “Vision” award from the National Association of School Resources (NASRO) for his efforts implementing a school safety program when he was the Baltimore County Executive and supporting school resource officers while in Congress.  Congressman Ruppersberger received the award and addressed more than 800 school resource officers at the 19th annual NASRO convention taking place this week in downtown Baltimore. Read More of Story

Ruppersberger and Mikulski to Announce Funding for Critical Baltimore County 911 Center Upgrade
(Towson, MD)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) will join Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith, Jr. to announce federal funding for a major upgrade to Baltimore County’s 911 Central Communication Center. The center, currently located in the basement of the county circuit courthouse, handles more than 900,000 calls for help each year. Read More of Story