Cardin-Portman Act to Protect Retirement Security New legislation fixes unintentional flaw in regulations for pension plans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, have teamed up to protect the retirement security of many American workers. Their new legislation, the Retirement Security Preservation Act (S. 2855), creates a permanent fix for […]
Category: Maryland Government
Posted inGovernor O'Malley's Announcements
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, LT. GOVERNOR BROWN ANNOUNCE 2014 EARLY COLLEGE, DIGITAL LEARNING GRANTEES
Media Contacts: Nina Smith, Governor’s Office: 410-533-0363 Bill Reinhard, MSDE: 410-767-0486 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, LT. GOVERNOR BROWN ANNOUNCE 2014 EARLY COLLEGE, DIGITAL LEARNING GRANTEES ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 18, 2014) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced $4.9 million in grants through the 2014 Digital Learning Innovation Fund and the Early College Innovation Funds. This […]
Posted inSenator Cardin's Announcements
Cardin Hosts Briefing on Efforts to End Discriminatory Profiling By Law Enforcement
“Ferguson and Beyond: Profiling in America” Dear Friends: On Tuesday, I hosted a high-level panel of civil rights and legal experts to review current law and practices of discriminatory profiling by law enforcement. At the center of the briefing was a call for Attorney General Eric Holder to strengthen guidance to local, state and federal […]
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TODAY 2PM: Cardin, Hoyer to Mark Opening of Greenest-Ever Smithsonian Building [Fri 9/19 at 2PM]
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Tim Zink 410-962-4436/ Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524 September 19, 2014 *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** TODAY: 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 […]
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CARDIN STATEMENT ON CONTINUING RESOLUTION VOTE
Cardin Statement on the Continuing Resolution Vote “The current authorizations of force from 2001 and 2002 should not be used as a basis for action in 2014 and beyond” “Congress should be working on a new, narrowly focused authorization” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee […]
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Cardin, Wicker, Mikulski Lead Bipartisan Senate Celebration of the Star-Spangled Banner on Its 200th Anniversary
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.), […]
Posted inGovernor O'Malley's Announcements
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, LT. GOVERNOR BROWN KICK OFF THIRD ANNUAL INVESTMARYLAND CHALLENGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, LT. GOVERNOR BROWN KICK OFF THIRD ANNUAL INVESTMARYLAND CHALLENGE ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 17, 2014) – Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown today officially launched the third InvestMaryland Challenge, Maryland’s national business competition. The Challenge is part of Maryland’s comprehensive strategy to grow the State’s thriving entrepreneurial community and […]
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VIDEO AVAILABLE: Cardin Hosts Briefing on Efforts to End Discriminatory Profiling By Law Enforcement
Cardin Hosts Briefing on Efforts to End Discriminatory Profiling By Law Enforcement “Ferguson and Beyond: Profiling in America” draws diverse panel united in ending profiling WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) hosted a high-level panel of civil rights and legal expertsTuesday to review current law and practices of discriminatory profiling by law enforcement. At the center of […]
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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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Media Advisory – Edwards to Host Homebuyers Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2014 Contact: Dan Weber/Benjamin Gerdes (202) 225-8699 **Media Advisory** Edwards to Host Homebuyers Fair Information for those seeking to buy a home after foreclosure/short sale/bankruptcy and for first-time homebuyers Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, September 20, 2014, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will host an informational fair for those seeking to buy […]
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Cardin Hosts Briefing on Efforts to End Discriminatory Profiling By Law Enforcement
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) hosted a high-level panel of civil rights and legal experts Tuesday to review current law and practices of discriminatory profiling by law enforcement. At the center of the briefing was a call for Attorney General Eric Holder to strengthen guidance to local, state and federal […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Tour New Waverly Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore
Comptroller Franchot to Tour New Waverly Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore -Comptroller to See State-of-the-Art Innovations at Renovated School – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will join school officials and elected leaders on a tour of the new, $27 million Waverly Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore Tuesday morning. The 118,000-square-foot, three-story building features a centrally-located […]
