HAGERSTOWN, MD. (AP) _ THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE SAYS IT'S ADDING U.S. REP. ROSCOE BARTLETT TO A PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO PROTECT ENDANGERED HOUSE MEMBERS.

THE ORGANIZATION SAID MONDAY THAT THE WESTERN MARYLAND REPUBLICAN IS AMONG 10 HOUSE MEMBERS INCLUDED IN ITS ``PATRIOT PROGRAM.'' THE PROGRAM OFFERS CAMPAIGN ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO MEET CERTAIN GOALS.

MEANWHILE, THE BALTIMORE SUN REPORTS THAT DEMOCRATIC STATE SEN. ROB GARAGIOLA (GARE-UH-JEE-OH'-LAH) RAISED MORE THAN THREE TIMES AS MUCH CAMPAIGN MONEY AS BARTLETT IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2011.

GARAGIOLA RAISED ABOUT $344,000 TO BARTLETT'S $104,000.

BARTLETT IS SEEKING AN 11TH TERM IN THE 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. HE FACES SEVEN REPUBLICAN CHALLENGERS IN APRIL.

THE PRIMARY WINNER IS EXPECTED TO FACE A TOUGH CHALLENGE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE IN NOVEMBER DUE TO REDISTRICTING.