FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2014 Sue Walitsky (Cardin ) 202-224-4524 Ryan Taylor (Wicker) 202-224-6253 Rachel MacKnight (Mikulski) 202-228-1122 Cardin, Wicker, Mikulski Lead Bipartisan Senate Celebration of the Star-Spangled Banner on Its 200th Anniversary Senate designates September 2014 through September 2015 as the ‘‘Year of National Thanksgiving for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’’’ WASHINGTON – Led by Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), […]
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ADVISORY: Cardin, Hoyer to Mark Opening of Greenest-Ever Smithsonian Building [Fri 9/19 at 2PM]
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Cardin, Hoyer to Mark Opening of Greenest-Ever Smithsonian Building Senator applauds LEED-Platinum Mathias Laboratory in Edgewater, which will emit 37 percent less CO2 than a comparable lab Friday, September 19 at 2:00PM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) will participate with Rep. Steny Hoyer (also D-Md.) and Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough in a ribbon-cutting celebration […]
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FAIR SHOT: Cardin Discusses Core Economic Issues with Baltimore Labor Union Representatives
“We don’t need just any jobs, we need good jobs that build up the same middle class that built up America.” SOUTH BALTIMORE – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) today joined members from a wide range of Baltimore’s top labor unions for a conversation on the many issues affecting Maryland workers. Speaking with a crowd of about […]
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Cardin, Cummings and Sarbanes Tour Baltimore ‘Help for Homeowners’ Event
Cardin, Cummings and Sarbanes Tour Baltimore ‘Help for Homeowners’ Event BALTIMORE – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) today joined Rep. Elijah Cummings (Md.-7) and Rep. John Sarbanes (Md.-3) for the “Help for Homeowners” event at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event brought together several hundred homeowners having difficulty making their mortgage payments with mortgage servicers, housing counselors, and representatives from […]
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Cardin Brings U.S. Senate Hearing to Annapolis to Examine the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524 Tim Zink 410-962-4436 September 8, 2014 Cardin Brings U.S. Senate Hearing to Annapolis to Examine the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Agreement “Only by working together, will be able to leave our children a Chesapeake Bay that is cleaner than it is today” ANNAPOLIS, Md. – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chairman of the […]
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Cardin Praises DOJ Investigation of Ferguson Police Practices, Continues Push for Racial Profiling Ban
Cardin Praises DOJ Investigation of Ferguson Police Practices, Continues Push for Racial Profiling Ban WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) issued the following statement in response to news that the Department of Justice has begun a pattern or practice investigation into allegations of unlawful policing by the City of Ferguson Police Department: “I welcome Attorney General’s […]
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REMINDER/TODAY 10AM: Cardin, Mikulski at Bowie State to Talk About Rising College Costs [Thu 9/4 @10AM]
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** FAIR SHOT: Cardin, Mikulski to Hold Roundtable Discussion at Bowie State University with Students to Talk About Rising College Costs President Mickey L. Burnim will join BSU students to provide overview of financial burden facing Maryland families TODAY – Thursday, September 4 at 10:00AM, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) will […]
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Cardin Lauds Nomination of Former Advisor to Key Position at the Small Business Administration
Cardin Lauds Nomination of Former Advisor to Key Position at the Small Business Administration WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a member of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, praised the announcement that Gilberto de Jesús has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration. de […]
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ADVISORY: Cardin, Mikulski to Hold Roundtable at UMBC with Students to Talk About Rising College Costs [Thu 9/4 @2PM]
For Immediate Release September 2, 2014 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky, 202-224-4524 (CARDIN) Matt Jorgenson, 202-228-1122 (MIKULSKI) *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** FAIR SHOT: Cardin, Mikulski to Hold Roundtable Discussion at UMBC with Students to Talk About Rising College Costs President Freeman Hrabowski to join UMBC students for an overview of financial burden facing Maryland families Thursday, September 4 at 2:00PM, U.S. Senators Ben […]
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Cardin, Mikulski to Hold Roundtable Discussion at Bowie State University with Students to Talk About Rising College Costs [Thu 9/4 @10AM]
For Immediate Release September 2, 2014 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky, 202-224-4524 (CARDIN) Matt Jorgenson, 202-228-1122 (MIKULSKI) *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** FAIR SHOT: Cardin, Mikulski to Hold Roundtable Discussion at Bowie State University with Students to Talk About Rising College Costs President Mickey L. Burnim will join BSU students to provide overview of financial burden facing Maryland families Thursday, September 4 at 10:00AM, […]
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Cardin Statement on Michael Brown and Ferguson, Missouri
Cardin Statement on Michael Brown and Ferguson, Missouri Baltimore, Md. – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the death of Ferguson, Mo., teen Michael Brown and the ongoing reaction to his shooting: “This cycle of needlessly sacrificing our teens to violent ends must end. It is heartbreaking to see yet another American […]
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Cardin in Ocean City to Discuss Tourism Promotion with Elected Officials, Leaders of Hospitality Industry
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Cardin in Ocean City to Discuss Tourism Promotion with Elected Officials, Leaders of Hospitality Industry Senator to lead roundtable discussion on ways to continue growing visitation to Maryland Thursday, August 14 at 10:45 AM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) will join business owners, hospitality industry leaders and fellow elected officials for a roundtable discussion […]
