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The Port of Baltimore
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September/October 2013
congressional delegation recognizes that
the Port has long been a valuable economic
asset.
“We are no Johnny or Janey come
lately when it comes to fighting for the
Port,” said Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski. “Our
delegation has fought over the years for
nearly $1 billion covering everything from
annual dredging to security. … And why
do we fight so hard? Because we believe
in jobs. We believe that it is in the Port of
Baltimore, the port that has built a city.”
Sen. Ben Cardin identified the Port as
“a bellwether for our nation’s economic
health.”
“It handles nearly $60 billion in import
and export commerce and is a national
leader in automobile imports and exports,
as well as handling millions of tons of coal,
petroleum, ore and steel each year,” Senator
Cardin said. “Through a solid partnership
with the federal government, we are
ensuring that the Port of Baltimore is well
positioned for the future. Consistent federal
investments translate into greater activity
for the Port and more jobs for Marylanders.”
The Port of Baltimore generates more
than 14,600 direct jobs, while about
108,000 jobs in Maryland are linked to port
activities. The Port accounts for $3 billion
in personal wages and salary and more
than $300 million in state and local taxes.
It’s a force to be reckoned with.
“The Port of Baltimore is a tremendous
economic engine that supports over 100,000
jobs and keeps Maryland’s economy on
the move,” said U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes
(Dist. 3). “I will keep fighting for federal
investments in dredging the harbor and
related infrastructure projects so the Port
can continue to thrive and keep its spot
has a significant impact on the economy
of the entire East Coast,” Congresswoman
Edwards said.
While tackling issues such as dredging,
homeland security and the environment,
Maryland’s congressional delegation
remains committed to working hard on
Capitol Hill for the Port of Baltimore.
“Maryland’s members of Congress each
have individual strengths, but their ability
and desire to work together as a team
“And why do we fight so hard?
Because we believe in jobs. We believe that
it is in the Port of Baltimore, the port that has
built a city.”
~ Senator Barbara A. Mikulski
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U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings spoke when Vice President Biden came to the Port of Baltimore, while seated behind him were, from left,
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes and U.S. Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger.
as one of the most productive on the East
Coast.”
U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (Dist. 4)
praised the Port’s public marine terminals
for handling a record 9.55 million tons of
cargo in fiscal 2013.
“With such volume, the Port plays a
vital role in Maryland’s economy, and also
makes them one of the strongest and most
productive congressional delegations in the
country,” Governor Martin O’Malley said.
As a senior member of the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure and
former Chairman of the Subcommittee on
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation,
U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (Dist. 7) said
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