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 HILLPAC - Dutch Ruppersberger MD 2nd   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Dutch became a Charter Member of the Maryland Shock Trauma Board of Visitors and remains an active supporter of the hospital, now serving as Vice Chairman of the hospital's Board of Visitors.
Ruppersberger was a teenager when his family moved to the county.
Ruppersberger continues to do what he loves - spending time with his family, lending his hand to a variety of local institutions, and using his office to improve people's everyday quality of life.
www.hillpac.com /candidates/house/bio_house_ruppersberger.php   (574 words)

  
 Dutch Ruppersberger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Albert Dutch Ruppersberger III (born January 31, 1946) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district of the State of Maryland (map) since 2003.
In December 1994 and again in 1998, Ruppersberger was elected County Executive of Baltimore County Maryland, serving until 2002 when he chose to run for the House of Representatives.
In Congress, Ruppersberger was the first Democratic freshman ever to be appointed to the House Select Committee on Intelligence.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dutch_Ruppersberger   (456 words)

  
 USATODAY.com
C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger was a lawyer in private practice when an automobile accident that almost cost him his life directed him toward a career in politics.
Ruppersberger was a member of the Baltimore County Council from 1985 through 1994 before being elected county executive in 1994.
Ruppersberger is an assistant whip in the House Democratic leadership.
www.usatoday.com /news/politicselections/CandidateProfile.aspx?ci=1055&oi=H   (534 words)

  
 Charles Albert "Dutch" Ruppersberger III (1946- )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Charles Albert "Dutch" Ruppersberger III is a graduate of the University of Maryland Law School.
Dutch Ruppersberger is the tenth County Executive since Baltimore County's adoption of home-rule charter in 1957.
Ruppersberger is responsible for oversight of all local government functions for a jurisdiction of 725,780 residents and management of a $1.5 billion budget.
www.iwaynet.net /~lsci/horine/CharlesAlbertRuppersbergerIIIG13.htm   (921 words)

  
 The Business Monthly
Ruppersberger, more impressive as a hands-on manager and leader than he is as a public speaker, emphasized his credentials as an advocate of “regionalism”—“probably one of the most important issues we can deal with in local government.”
Ruppersberger’s attempt to gain condemnation powers for the county to revitalize rundown areas in eastern Baltimore County was petitioned to referendum and soundly defeated by 70% of the voters.
The turnout for Ruppersberger was decidedly light at the chamber lunch, barely a third of the 300 plus people that had packed the Columbia Sheraton ballroom for Jim Robey’s State of the County speech in January.
www.bizmonthly.com /3_2001/page13.html   (767 words)

  
 Dutch Ruppersberger -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
In 1975, Ruppersberger's political career was spurred after a near-fatal car accident while investigating a (Traffic in illegal drugs) drug trafficking case.
Ruppersberger began his career in public service as a (Click link for more info and facts about Baltimore County, Maryland) Baltimore County, Maryland Assistant State's Attorney.
In December 1994 and again in 1998, Ruppersberger was elected (Click link for more info and facts about County Executive of Baltimore County Maryland) County Executive of Baltimore County Maryland, serving until 2002 when he chose to run for the House of Representatives.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/du/dutch_ruppersberger.htm   (417 words)

  
 Irregular Times Rating and Contact Information for Representative C.A. (Dutch) Ruppersberger of MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Ruppersberger has not yet cosponsored H.R., which would provide more information to the public about contacts between lobbyists and politicians, and which would slow down the revolving door of politics in which politicians move into cushy corporate jobs after they retire in exchange for favors.
Ruppersberger has not yet cosponsored H.R., which would put an end to the practice of "extraordinary rendition," in which Bush Administration officials send people into the custody of certain nations, knowing full well (some would say intending) that they will be tortured there.
C.A. (Dutch) Ruppersberger has not yet cosponsored H.R., which would keep members of the Federal Communication Commission from using their appointed positions to censor cable, satellite or internet programs they consider to be indecent.
irregularbin.com /house/RuppersbergerMD2.html   (1462 words)

  
 Members
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger is serving his first term in the United States House of Representatives representing the citizens of Maryland's 2nd District.
Congressman Ruppersberger is known as a consensus builder who works with Members from both sides of the aisle to get results for Maryland and the nation.
Congressman Ruppersberger serves on the Government Reform Committee, the investigative arm of Congress, where he works to prevent government fraud and waste and to craft reforms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs.
intelligence.house.gov /Members.aspx?ID=20   (697 words)

  
 Charles Albert Ruppersberger, Jr. (1921- )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
ALBERT RUPPERSBERGER, 78, of Towson, is a semi-retired businessman.
Ruppersberger has been involved in community and civic organizations including the United Way, the Kiwanis Club, Jaycees and the Shriners.
He is married to Margaret Ruppersberger and has three children, including Baltimore County Executive C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, and three grandchildren.
www.iwaynet.net /~lsci/horine/CharlesAlbertRuppersbergerG12.htm   (245 words)

  
 Project Vote Smart - Representative Ruppersberger - Interest Group Ratings
Summer 03 Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Summer 03.
Spring 04 Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 38 percent in Spring 04.
Fall 2004 Representative Ruppersberger supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 10 percent in Fall 2004.
www.vote-smart.org /issue_rating_category.php?can_id=MMD09882   (4448 words)

  
 Ruppersberger Forgoes Senate For House Work
Ruppersberger announced last month that he was establishing an exploratory committee to decide whether to run for the seat that Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes (D) is leaving in January after five terms.
In a statement, Ruppersberger pointed to three others who he said are "highly qualified, potential Democratic candidates" for Sarbanes's seat: former congressman and former NAACP leader Kweisi Mfume, who has already announced his bid; and Reps. Benjamin L. Cardin and Chris Van Hollen.
Ruppersberger said he met last week with Cardin, who has recently signaled to supporters that he is likely to run, to discuss their respective political futures.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/13/AR2005041301914.html   (387 words)

  
 Charles Albert "Dutch" Ruppersberger III (1946- )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
In 2002 Mr Ruppersberger, after considering becoming a candidate for the office of Governor of Maryland, decided instead to contest for the US Congress seat from the 2nd District of Maryland.
Ruppersberger was elected with 67% of the vote and now holds that office.
Ruppersberger persuaded the air-lines and others to donate "frequent flyer" mileage to these servicemen, which has enabled thousands to travel at no, or very little out of pocket expense.
www.iwaynet.com /~lsci/horine/CharlesAlbertRuppersbergerIIIG13.htm   (921 words)

  
 Ruppersberger Solidifies Hold on Md.'s 2nd District - WTOP Radio
But it was Ruppersberger's career as a Baltimore County councilman and county executive that helped propel him to victory in 2002, when Rep. Robert Ehrlich left the 2nd District seat to run for governor.
She believes voters will reject Ruppersberger because he is not conservative enough for the district, which was represented by Republicans for 18 years before the 2002 election.
Ruppersberger supports abortion rights, but has received low scores from pro-choice groups because of his opposition to partial-birth abortion.
www.wtopnews.com /index.php?nid=213&sid=315342   (1355 words)

  
 Dutch Ruppersberger for Congress - Official Website
Dutch is a solid, veteran politician well positioned to look after his district's economic interests.
Dutch is Goliath in 2nd: Brooks, Salkowski relative unknowns.
Dutch met with Muammar al-Qadhafi as part of an official delegation to encourage the Libyan president to keep his promise to destroy weapons of mass destruction and renounce support for terrorism.
www.dutchforcongress.com   (806 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Dutch-Ruppersberger
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Image File history File links Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland calls on Congress to create a cabinet level intelligence director.
Ruppersberger currently serves on the following U.S. House committees: U.S. House Committee members sit in the tiers of raised chairs, while those testifying and audience members sit below.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dutch_Ruppersberger   (2386 words)

  
 Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger applauds the creation of the Center for Advanced Study of Language at the University of Maryland.
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger met with members of his newly created Environmental Advisory Council at the Marshy Point Nature Center in Eastern Baltimore County on Monday, September 19th, 2005.
Congressman Ruppersberger created the council to provide a forum for environmental groups to discuss important environmental issues facing the Maryland 2nd District and the rest of the region.
www.dutch.house.gov   (453 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Vilifying the bill's architect, County Executive C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger III, is part of the weekly agenda at the Commodore.
It didn't help Ruppersberger's cause, Delsignore adds, that those affected by the bill weren't notified of the county's intentions until early February--just days before the condemnation bill was introduced in the legislature.
And she and Crenson agree that Ruppersberger may be able to repair any perceived damage during a series of debates tentatively scheduled between Labor Day and Nov. 7, assuming EMRCIA is successful in getting SB 509 onto the ballot.
www.citypaper.com /news/printready.asp?id=3584   (4603 words)

  
 University of Baltimore Alumni Magazine -- Fall 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
National politics are a change for Ruppersberger, who has spent his life in the Baltimore area and made the decision to attend the UB School of Law after two summers as an Ocean City police officer.
Ruppersberger is serving on the House Intelligence Committee, the first Democratic freshman representative ever to receive that assignment.
Ruppersberger's other priorities in Congress include improving efficiency in federal government (he is a member of the Government Reform Committee) and drug programs (he serves on the Subcommittee on Drug Policy).
www.ubalt.edu /glance/ur_portfolio/alumni_mag/spring_03/features/rup.html   (438 words)

  
 'Tough skin, big belly'=The Hill.com=   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The freshman lawmaker admits as much: “I’ve always liked a lot of action,” he says, noting that he was captain of the safety patrol in elementary school and in high school often took on the schoolyard bully.
Ruppersberger says he earned his nickname as soon as he was born: “The doctor came out and said, ‘You have a big blond Dutchman.’” And Charles Albert was history.
Whatever the case, Ruppersberger was thrown from the car, tearing his lungs.
www.thehill.com /living/111903_ruppersberger.aspx   (1201 words)

  
 New House Members =TheHill.com=   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
In Maryland’s 2nd District, Democrat Dutch Ruppersberger won 55 percent of the vote to defeat former Rep. Helen Delich Bentley (R).
Ruppersberger became a charter member of the Maryland Shock Trauma Board of Visitors and remains an active supporter of the hospital.
Beginning in December 1994, Ruppersberger served two terms as the 10th Baltimore County executive.
www.hillnews.com /news/111302/ss_newhouse_ruppersberger.aspx   (185 words)

  
 DefenseLINK News: 'Operation Hero Miles' Expands to Families of Wounded Troops
Maryland Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger presents 680 free airline tickets to David Coker, executive director of the Fisher House, during a Dec. 30 press briefing at the gate of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Ruppersberger said that so far, more than 365 million frequent-flyer miles have been donated to Operation Hero Miles, enough for some 14,800 free round-trip tickets for troops.
According to a Fisher House news release, Fisher House Foundation has donated 32 comfort homes on the grounds of military and VA medical centers for families to stay at while a loved one is hospitalized, and the Foundation assists these families during their stay.
www.defenselink.mil /news/Dec2003/n12302003_200312304.html   (1012 words)

  
 Invitations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Invited this year and last are T. Bryan McIntire, the local county councilman; C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Baltimore County executive; and Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., congressman for the 2nd District.
Ruppersberger and Ehrlich, however, are both engaged in competitive general election races.
Ruppersberger, who looks forward to enjoying the event this year without the encumbrance of crutches, had the honor of waving the flag to start the inaugural race last year and said, “it was a special moment in my career.”
www.mddailyrecord.com /specialpubs/shawandowns/02pg8a.html   (742 words)

  
 Ruppersberger beats Bentley; Morella falls to Van Hollen - baltimoresun.com
In the 2nd District, Ruppersberger, 56, the Baltimore County executive, defeated former Rep. Helen Delich Bentley, 78, reversing two decades of Republican victories in the mostly Democratic district centered on the county's east side.
Ruppersberger waded through a throng of supporters last night in a confetti-filled ballroom at the Towson Sheraton while the theme from Rocky played in the background.
Ruppersberger is only the second Baltimore County executive to be elected to higher office; Spiro T. Agnew, who became governor and vice president, was the first.
www.sunspot.net /news/elections/bal-te.md.maryland06nov06,0,7523134.story?coll=bal-home-headlines   (1211 words)

  
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Working in the field of international consulting and economic development, her advice and counsel has been sought by the Maryland Port Authority and several other prominent public and private trade organizations.
While Bentley has raised $589,306 in comparison to Ruppersbergers' $862,888, she has only spent $197,459 (compared to Ruppersbergers' $523,044).
Not only are her views outdated for this Maryland district, but she is not spending nearly enough money or running an effective campaign at all.
aurora.wells.edu /~ryoung/maryland.html   (366 words)

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