Kratovil Backs Legislation to Help Returning Veterans and Surviving Spouses
February 25, 2010 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Frank Kratovil today backed legislation to protect returning veterans and surviving spouses from the threat of home foreclosure and to promote opportunities for returning service members to transition into careers in education, after discussing the proposals in recent meetings with his Veterans Advisory Committee and other local veterans groups.
SARBANES HONORED FOR ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
February 25, 2010 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman John Sarbanes was honored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in its Top 10 List of legislation that is helping to advance green building and the economic activity and jobs that come with it. Congressman Sarbanes was included in the list as author of H.R. 4155, the Property Assessed Clean Energy Tax Benefits Act of 2009
Governor O’Malley. Congressman Cummings Testify on Foreclosure Mediation Bill
February 17, 2010 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
ANNAPOLIS, MD - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Testifying before members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the House Environmental Matters Committee, Governor Martin O’Malley and Congressman Elijah Cummings, today called for the passage of a foreclosure mediation bill that protects Maryland homeowners. In his 2010 legislative package, Governor O’Malley has introduced the emergency legislation that would give every Maryland family facing foreclosure the legal right to mediation with the lender seeking the foreclosure.
Ruppersberger Speaks at St. John Properties “Double” Groundbreaking for Raytheon and L-3 at Aberdeen Proving Ground
December 14, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Aberdeen, MD - December 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) today participated in a “double” groundbreaking of two buildings that will house top defense contractors, Raytheon and L-3, within Aberdeen Proving Ground. In a unique agreement known as an enhanced use lease, St. John Properties will lease land directly from the Army for “The GATE” development project and 100 percent of the lease payments will go directly to the post for infrastructure and facility improvements.Ruppersberger was joined by Harford County Executive David Craig, Aberdeen Mayor Michael Bennett, Colonel Orlando Ortiz, Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison Commander Orlando Ortiz, as well as executives from St. John Properties, Raytheon Company and L-3 Communications
Ruppersberger to Speak at St. John Properties “Double” Groundbreaking for Raytheon and L-3 at Aberdeen Proving Ground
December 11, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Aberdeen, MD - December 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will join executives from St. John Properties Inc., as well as business leaders and local elected officials at the groundbreaking of two commercial office buildings that will be leased to top defense contractors within Aberdeen Proving Ground. In a unique agreement known as an enhanced use lease, St. John Properties will lease land directly from the Army for “The GATE” development project and 100 percent of the lease payments will go directly to the post for infrastructure and facility improvements.
CONGRESS VOTES TO SUPPORT MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF, JOB CREATION, ENERGY CONSERVATION
December 10, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - December 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted for H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, which passed by a vote of 241 to 181. The measure will directly assist working families by extending property tax relief, the college tuition deduction and the deduction for teachers who pay out of pocket for classroom expenses.
Ruppersberger to Host “Opportunities for Home Ownership” Forum
December 7, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Dundalk, MD - December 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will host a Congressional Forum on “Opportunities for Home Ownership.” Maryland has the 9th highest foreclosure rate in the country, according to Realty Trac Inc., a California-based research firm. The homes of more than 6,600 families in Maryland went into foreclosure in October 2009 alone. Thousands more Marylanders face mortgage scams. Many others are considering refinancing or purchasing a new home.
Hoyer Joins Governor, Charles County & ACPT in Announcing New ‘Green City’ Development Project
December 3, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
ST. CHARLES, MD - December 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined Governor Martin O’Malley, Charles County officials and the American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) to announce a planned 9,100-acre “green community” development project in St. Charles, MD. The largest of its kind, the project will entail the development of 4,000 acres and retrofitting of more than 12,000 existing homes and four million square feet of commercial space, and is anticipated to create up to 20,000 new jobs through a Green Jobs Opportunity Zone, including 1,000 in the next three years. Below are Rep. Hoyer’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
Cummings Encourages HUD To Seek Further Foreclosure Relief
November 25, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - November 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, (MD-07) today wrote Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to encourage him to work with Treasury Secretary Geithner during the upcoming White House economic summit, to find new ways to deal with the staggering number of foreclosures in America.
SARBANES VOTES TO IMPROVE VETERANS HEALTH CARE, HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
October 9, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - October 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — With Congressman John Sarbanes’ strong support, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1016, Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act and H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act. Both measures have been referred to the Senate for consideration.
“This Congress is committed to putting our troops and veterans first,” said Congressman John Sarbanes. “Our service men and women have made sacrifices for our country and all Americans. They deserve our utmost gratitude but also a meaningful commitment in terms of health care and opportunities for homeownership.
Statement on Administration Letter to Mortgage Companies
July 13, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) released the following statement in response to a letter from Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan to 25 mortgage servicing firms urging the companies to ramp up their efforts to assist struggling homeowners
