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Jobs and the Economy

Senator Mikulski - Fighting for jobs today and jobs tomorrow

Jobs of the Future       

Cyber:

  • Making Maryland the global epicenter of cyber security
  • Will create thousands of new jobs – while keeping America safe from cyber terrorists, spies and criminals
  • Creating Cyber Security Center at NIST to help private sector create jobs
  • Working to bring US Cyber Command to Maryland

Biotech:

  • Fought for patent laws that reward innovators
  • Led effort to build new FDA headquarters in Silver Spring
  • Supported tax credit for small biotech businesses

Broadband:

  • Expanding broadband access for economic development

Jobs in Maryland’s Traditional Industries

  • Port of Baltimore – Works every year to maintain and dredge Port to ensure that larger ships can use Port, creating jobs at Port and local industries
  • Manufacturing – Worked to save and create jobs at Maryland’s steel, auto, medical device and defense manufacturing
  • Construction – Making sure Maryland gets its fair share for road, bridge and rail construction and to upgrade water and sewer systems
  • Agriculture – Support research and trade policies that help Maryland farmers
  • Seafood – Provided emergency assistance to watermen affected by low harvests