U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022 Each January, we celebrate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who gave voice to the civil rights movement and the struggle for equality for Black Americans. A federal holiday for more than two decades, we honor Dr. King’s work through […]
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Sen. Ben Cardin’s Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Senator Ben Cardin (AP Photo) Cardin Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court “I am not convinced that Judge Barrett would administer impartial justice and guarantee equal protection of the law and equal justice under the law. So I must vote against her nomination.” “Never has a justice been […]
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U.S. SENATOR BEN CARDIN ENDORSES KWEISI MFUME FOR RE-ELECTION TO MARYLAND'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT!
Maryland’s Senior Senator Ben Cardin formally endorsed the re-election campaign of Congressman Kweisi Mfume today. In his statement, Senator Cardin highlighted the Congressman’s values and the need to have prepared legislators working to bring resources back to the 7th Congressional District at this time. “Kweisi Mfume is a friend and a fellow fighter for Maryland […]
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Cardin Statement on Arrests in the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
“It has been heartbreaking to see yet another family gripped by tragedy as result of racial profiling in America.” BALTIMORE – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Special Representative on Anti-Semitism, Racism, and Intolerance for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement after the arrest of two white men in the […]
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Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs
By Sen. Ben Cardin In 1977, former Congressman Parren Mitchell fought to pass an amendment to a $4 billion federal public works program requiring city and state recipients to set aside 10 percent of the funds for minority-owned businesses. Congressman Mitchell would go on to call the amendment his “proudest congressional accomplishment.” Congressman Mitchell understood […]
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REMINDER: TOMORROW at 9:30 AM – Cardin to Discuss Recent Tax, Healthcare, Immigration Policy Shifts with Northern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 11, 2018 CONTACTS: TIM ZINK 410-962-4436/SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524 MEDIA ADVISORY Cardin to Discuss Implications of Recent Tax, Healthcare, Immigration Policy Shifts on Small Businesses with Northern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce Monday, February 12 at 9:30 AM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin will join members of the Northern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce to exchange […]
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REMINDER: TOMORROW – Cardin in Annapolis to Spotlight Historic Preservation and Crofton to Talk Small Business Success, Sustainability at Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 4, 2018 CONTACTS: TIM ZINK 410-962-4436/SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524 MEDIA ADVISORY TOMORROW: Cardin in Annapolis to Spotlight Historic Preservation Tax Credit and Crofton to Talk Small Business Success, Sustainability at Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company TOMORROW, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin will be in Annapolis to spotlight the continued need for expanded incentives for historic […]
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Cardin Says the Leadership Vacuum in the White House has Spilled Over to Congressional Republicans, Forcing a Federal Shutdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2017 CONTACTS: SUE WALITSKY 202-228-6232 /TIM ZINK 410-962-4436 Cardin Says the Leadership Vacuum in the White House has Spilled Over to Congressional Republicans, Forcing a Federal Shutdown “There is no such thing as a ‘good shutdown.’ It is unacceptable that Republicans have taken us to a point of locking the American people out […]
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Cardin Reacts to Cloture Vote on FISA Reauthorization Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 16, 2018 CONTACTS: SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524/TIM ZINK 410-962-4436 Cardin Statement on Cloture Vote on FISA Reauthorization Legislation “I voted against cloture on the FISA reauthorization legislation because, particularly on a bill that has such a profound impact on the civil liberties of American citizens, senators should have the opportunity to offer, debate […]
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REMINDER – TODAY: Cardin to Trade Perspectives on National Policy with Local Clergy, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 16, 2018 CONTACTS: TIM ZINK 410-962-4436/SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524 MEDIA ADVISORY Tuesday: Cardin to Trade Perspectives on National Policy with Local Clergy, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore Tuesday, January 16, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin will be in Baltimore to participate in discussions with local business and faith leaders focused on a host of prominent national policy […]
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Cardin Reflects on the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 12, 2018 CONTACTS: SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524/TIM ZINK 410-962-4436 Cardin Reflects on the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) issued the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is commemorated on Monday, January 15, 2018: “Dr. King once said, ‘The ultimate measure of […]
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Statement from Baltimore Congressional Delegation on the FBI Refusal to Lead Investigation of the Murder of BPD Detective Sean Suiter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2017 CONTACT: Tim Zink (Cardin) 410-962-4436 Francesca Amodeo (Van Hollen) 202-228-0672 Trudy Perkins (Cummings) 202-225-4741 Jaime Lennon (Ruppersberger) 202-225-2531 Dan Jacobs (Sarbanes) 202-225-4016 Statement from Baltimore Congressional Delegation on the FBI Refusal to Lead Investigation of the Murder of BPD Detective Sean Suiter WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen […]