Michael Phelps of the U.S. holds up his men’s 100m butterfly gold medal at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Gold Coast, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) BALTIMORE (AP) — Authorities say Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has been arrested on a DUI charge in Maryland. Transit police say they stopped the 29-year-old Phelps […]
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Prayer Penalty: NFL says KC Chiefs Abdullah Should Not Have Been Penalized
In this Sept. 29, 2014, photo, Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah, left, gets up in the end zone after dropping to his knees in prayer as New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, right, walks past after Abdullah intercepted a pass and ran it back for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of […]
Posted inSenator Cardin's Announcements
MEDIA ADVISORY: Cardin, Sarbanes, EPA to Celebrate Major New Grant for Environmental Education in Baltimore City Schools [Thurs., 9/30 @ 10:00AM]
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Cardin, Sarbanes, EPA to Celebrate Major New Grant for Environmental Education in Baltimore City Schools Thursday, September 30 at 10:00AM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, will join Congressman John Sarbanes (Both D-Md.), EPA Region III Administrator Shawn M. Garvin, leaders of […]
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Cardin, Van Hollen, SBA Meet with Military Veterans Learning to Grow Small Businesses
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Tim Zink 410-962-4436/ Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524 September 29, 2014 Cardin, Van Hollen, SBA Meet with Military Veterans Learning to Grow Small Businesses Montgomery County Program Trains Veterans from Maryland and Nationwide ROCKVILLE, Md. – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee,Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Media Advisory: Comptroller to Tour Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum; Present Proclamation to Cafe
Comptroller to Tour Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum; Present Proclamation to Cafe -Comptroller to View Predecessor Louis L. Goldstein’s Office and State Lab – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will tour the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, located on 560 acres on the Patuxent River and St. […]
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Cardin, Mikulski Announce Nearly $15 Million to Strengthen Cyber Job Training at Maryland Community Colleges
Cardin, Mikulski Announce Nearly $15 Million to Strengthen Cyber Job Training at Maryland Community Colleges Department of Labor Recognizes Maryland’s High-Tech Role in National Economy WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today announced that the Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded $14,957,899 in federal funding to fourteen Maryland community […]
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Media Advisory: Comptroller to Receive Business Award; Address WMDA and Petroleum Dealers in OC
Comptroller to Receive Business Award; Address WMDA and Petroleum Dealers in OC -Comptroller to Give Kick-Off Speech at WMDA Convention- WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials Trade association members WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will be presented Saturday morning with the Small Business Advocate Award given jointly by the Washington D.C., Maryland and […]
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Cardin Praises AG Holder’s Commitment to Civil Rights, Urges Additional Action Before He Departs DOJ
Friday, September 26, 2014 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) lauded Attorney General Eric Holder’s public service in response to his announced departure from the Department of Justice: “I thank Attorney General Eric Holder for his many years of dedicated service to our nation and the Justice Department. He has worked tirelessly to protect […]
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Media Advisory: Comptroller to Speak at MATHS Class: Present Proclamation to Baltimore Restaurant
Comptroller to Speak at MATHS Class: Present Proclamation to Baltimore Restaurant -Comptroller Franchot to Talk to Students on His Agency and Policy Shaping- WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will be the guest speaker this morning for a government and policy class at the Maryland Academy of Technology […]
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“ UNBELIEVEABLE”: No indictment in Ohio White Cop Shooting of Black Man in Wal-Mart
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio grand jury found officers’ actions were justified in last month’s fatal shooting of a man holding an air rifle at a Wal-Mart store, a special prosecutor said Wednesday, a decision the man’s family said left them “disgusted.” 22-year-old John Crawford III The Greene County grand jury in Xenia opted not […]
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Press Release: Statement of Comptroller Peter Franchot Regarding Update Revenue Estimates
Annapolis, Md. (September 24, 2014) –The Board of Revenue Estimates met today to write down revenue estimates for Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016 by more than $405 million. Comptroller Peter Franchot, as chairman of the Board, released the following statement: “We convene today to write down our already cautious revenue projections for Fiscal Years 2015 […]
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Sojourner Douglass Gala to Raise Funds for Scholars
Dr. Charles Simmons serves as president of Sojourner Douglass College. BALTIMORE – When students, faculty and friends of Sojourner Douglass College come together Oct. 2 for the school’s annual President’s Gala and Scholarship Banquet, the focus will be on “Fulfilling the mission…Continuing the Dream.” In addition to celebrating the life’s work of the founder and […]
