The Gazette officially endorsed Congresswoman Edwards this week.
Edwards continues to connect
Efforts show she is in tune with community needs
U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards’ strong understanding of her district’s needs helped her ride to victory two years ago — and should do the same again this election.
Edwards represents District 4, which winds through affluent and economically disadvantaged portions of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties; however, Edwards has worked effectively with her peers to serve the diverse needs of the district.
Edwards remains intensely focused on health care initiatives, a necessity given the dire financial situation faced in the Prince George’s County hospital system. The system loses $12 million annually, in large part because its flagship hospital in Cheverly treats a large number of uninsured patients unable to pay for their care. Edwards has been helping educate residents and nonprofit organizations about the steps needed to bring federally qualified health clinics to the district — a step expected to cut down on emergency room visits and improve care options for low-income residents. She supported the Affordable Care Act, but didn’t sign off on it without her input; she spearheaded an effort included in the final legislation to address excessive premium increases by insurance companies.
She has pushed for funding of top transportation projects likely to ease the impact of Base Realignment and Closure changes in her district; worked to improve child nutrition programs; united with police chiefs from Prince George’s and Montgomery counties to provide equitable help for anti-gang efforts; and focused on the needs of the business community by bringing together banks, the Small Business Administration and local chambers of commerce to discuss items such as lending practices.
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