Author Archives: Sen. Benjamin Cardin

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2017   CONTACT Cardin: Sean Bartlett, 202.224.4651 McCain: Julie Tarallo, 202.224.2235   Cardin, McCain Welcome Global Magnitsky Sanctions for Human Rights Abusers, Corruption   U.S. Senators authored 2016 law to advance international human rights norms   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and John McCain […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2017 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky 202-320-0819/Tim Zink 410-962-4478 Cardin Calls the Latest CR a Failure of Constitutional Responsibilities “I voted against this latest continuing resolution because I want Congress to finish its work.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and a member of the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 17, 2017 CONTACTS: TIM ZINK 410-962-4436/SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524 MEDIA ADVISORY TODAY: Cardin in Anne Arundel Co. to Discuss Overcoming Challenges to Veterans’, Business Success TODAY, Friday, November 17, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin will participate in three events in Anne Arundel County, Md., that explore the challenges faced by local military veterans and business leaders, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 17, 2017 CONTACTS: TIM ZINK 410-962-4436/SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524   MEDIA ADVISORY   TOMORROW: Cardin to Host Town Hall on Health Care, Tax Reform, Immigration, Gun Safety and More    TOMORROW, SATURDAY, November 18 at 1:00 PM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) will host an open forum in Lanham, Md., with members of the public concerned […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 17, 2017 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky 202-320-0819/Tim Zink 410-962-4478   Buying Local Makes A Real Difference: Cardin Urges Marylanders to #ShopSmall on the Upcoming Small Business Saturday   November 25, 2017 Marks the 8th Annual Year Promoting Local Small Businesses  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 16, 2017 CONTACTS: SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524/TIM ZINK 410-962-4436  Cardin Calls Tax Legislation Passed By the Senate Finance Committee Bad Policy Built for Partisan Politics Only   “My hope is that we can move beyond this wrecking ball of a bill and move back to a bipartisan place that can achieve true tax reform.” […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2017 CONTACTS: SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524/TIM ZINK 410-962-4436 Following a the release of a toxic chemical cloud over South Baltimore, our citizens, first responders and facility workers deserve answers   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, is calling on Environmental Protection Agency Administrator […]

For Immediate Release August 24, 2017 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky/Tim Zink (Cardin) 202-224-4524 Bridgett Frey (Van Hollen) 202- 224-4654 Fabion Seaton (Cummings) 202-225-4741 Jaime Lennon (Ruppersberger) 410-746-7954 Dan Jacobs (Sarbanes) 202-225-4016 Maryland Lawmakers Demand AG Sessions Explain Why He is Holding Funds for Fighting Violent Crime in Baltimore Hostage to Extreme Immigration Agenda Justice Department admits new “sanctuary cities” policy will […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 21, 2017 CONTACTS: TIM ZINK 410-962-4436/SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524 MEDIA ADVISORY Cardin in Sandtown-Winchester, Towson to Discuss a Better Deal for Marylanders   TODAY, Monday, August 21, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin will take part in two discussions in Baltimore-area communities to exchange ideas on the array of ways that the federal government can better serve […]

John – The hatred and violence on display last week in Charlottesville have shaken many of us to our cores. It’s difficult to describe the horror of watching white supremacists flood the streets with torches in hand. My heart breaks for the inexcusable and senseless loss of life. In the days since, Americans across the […]

The hate on display in Charlottesville has been horrific and un-American. My heart goes out to the families of those killed. I am united with all those who unambiguously condemn the bigotry and violence. The President must be clear and condemn the hate-filled rhetoric, racist, anti-Semitic, misogynistic, homophobic and xenophobic actions from his supporters. Neo-Nazis, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2017 CONTACTS: SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524/TIM ZINK 410-962-4436 Cardin Introduces Legislation to Hold Private Prisons Accountable BALTIMORE – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) recently introduced legislation – The Private Prison Information Act of 2017 – that would ensure that non-federal prisons are held to the same standard of information sharing and record keeping as federal detention facilities. […]