LIVE BLOG: Rep. Andy Harris Talks Taxes, Debt at Perry Hall Library
The Perry Hall Improvement Association is featuring guest speaker Congressman Andy Harris Thursday night.
7:35 p.m. Rep. Andy Harris said he has represented Perry Hall for the past 10 years, first as a state representative, the last two years as a congressman. Harris spoke about "sequestration" related to the defense cuts that could impact Aberdeen Proving Ground. He said that 10 percent cuts to defense is bad business and that it should be done "surgically." He said that as of Jan. 1, that cut will go through. He said he thinks that layoff notices may go out in November. Harris said he hopes to go back into session and delay those cuts. "We have to do something about the economy and jobs in general ... we are just limping along." "I hope no matter who wins the election, whatever happens, we need to change policies ... we're obviously still …
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