Credit: Andrew Harrer,
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“Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat and House Oversight Chairman, dies at 68”
- Editor’s note: Rep. Cummings was one of the few Congressional leaders that earned my deep respect over the years. A man of immense integrity, impeccability, intelligence, understanding and wisdom. This man’s leadership in a highly fracture government will be a huge loss for the United States. His wife reportedly said Cummings worked for America until his last breath. I honor him and send blessings to his widow, family and the citizens of Baltimore. The nation now mourns for this great man!
- Click here to see the passion and sincerity of Cummings as leader of the Congressional Oversight Committee interacting with President Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen testifying before the Oversight Committee.
“Cummings passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital, his office confirmed.”
“Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings died Thursday after what his office described as “complications concerning longstanding health challenges.” He was 68.
Cummings, D-Md., passed away around 2:30 a.m. ET at Gilchrist Hospice Care, an affiliate of Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins Hospital, his office said in a brief statement.
Cummings had represented Maryland’s 7th Congressional District since 1996, serving 12 terms in the House, and was at the center of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump in his role as House Oversight Committee chairman,” by Alexander Smith, Geoff Bennett, Rebecca Shabad and Allan Smith, NBC News. Read more
“In photos: Elijah Cummings, 1951-2019”
Click here for the photo gallery from MSN.
Read Rep. Cummings last Press Release, Oct. 11, 2019
Listen to Rep. Cummings very first speech on the House floor in 1996.
Rep. Cummings on July 24, 2019: “I’m begging the American people to pay attention to what is going on. Because if you want to have a democracy intact for your children, and your children’s children, and generations yet unborn we’ve got to guard this moment…this is our watch.” Click here for the video.
“Morning Joe: Rep. Cummings, our dear friend, he will be missed”
“Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski reflect on the life and legacy of Rep. Elijah Cummings, who died Thursday morning at the age of 68. Cummings married Scarborough and Brzezinski last year, which Scarborough describes as an honor and perfect,” quoting Morning Joe on MSNBC. Click here for the tribute.
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