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Van Hollen Talks About Fatherhood

by Senator Chris Van HollenJune 21, 2018January 25, 2022

By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen told a group of Prince George’s County men that fatherhood is one of the most important undertakings a man […]

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by Senator Chris Van HollenFebruary 3, 2018January 25, 2022

Team, On Tuesday night, Donald Trump spoke about supporting working families. But his words do not match his actions. In the past year, President Trump has repeatedly tried to repeal Obamacare […]

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Van Hollen Calls on SEC to End Delay in Requiring CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure

by Senator Chris Van HollenMarch 21, 2017January 25, 2022

For Immediate Release March 21, 2017 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672 Van Hollen Calls on SEC to End Delay in Requiring CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure Washington, DC – Today U.S. […]

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Van Hollen: Trump’s Budget Would Hurt Maryland’s Economy

by Senator Chris Van HollenMarch 20, 2017January 25, 2022

For Immediate Release March 20, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen: Trump’s Budget Would Hurt Maryland’s Economy Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate […]

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Van Hollen, Murphy, 16 Senators to GOP: Trumpcare Process Must Equal the Affordable Care Act’s

by Senator Chris Van HollenMarch 17, 2017January 25, 2022

For Immediate Release March 17, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen, Murphy, 16 Senators to GOP: Trumpcare Process Must Equal the Affordable Care Act’s Washington, DC – As Congressional Republicans […]

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After State’s Failure to Act, Van Hollen and Berliner Seek Update on Dangerous River Road Intersection

by Senator Chris Van HollenMarch 15, 2017January 25, 2022

For Immediate Release March 15, 2017 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672 After State’s Failure to Act, Van Hollen and Berliner Seek Update on Dangerous River Road Intersection   Washington, DC – U.S. […]

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