‘GOVERNING FOR RESULTS’ SERIES TO HIGHLIGHT THE STATE’S OVERDOSE PREVENTION GOAL Governor O’Malley, state officials to release new data ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 24, 2014) – As part of the ‘Governing for Results’ series, Governor Martin O’Malley will join Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Major James Pyles, Maryland […]
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Posted inSenator Cardin's Announcements
TODAY AT 2 PM IN THE GALLERY: SENATORS GRAHAM, SCHUMER, AYOTTE, CARDIN TO URGE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION: ANY CEASE FIRE IN GAZA MUST NOT LEAVE ISRAEL VULNERABLE TO ROCKETS AND TUNNEL ATTACKS
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** TODAY AT 2:00 PM: SENATORS GRAHAM, SCHUMER, AYOTTE, CARDIN TO URGE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION: ANY CEASE FIRE IN GAZA MUST NOT LEAVE ISRAEL VULNERABLE TO ROCKETS AND TUNNEL ATTACKS Senators to introduce Senate resolution opposing any efforts to force a cease fire that does not allow for Israel to protect its citizens from threats […]
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ADVISORY/FRI 11:30AM – Cardin, Labor Secretary Perez to Promote Workforce Development in Maryland
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Cardin, Labor Secretary Perez to Promote Workforce Development in Maryland Cardin, Perez to Host Roundtable, Tour Baltimore City Biotech Training Center “We must bridge the widening skills gap that is keeping thousands of unemployed workers from promising 21st Century careers” Friday, July 25 at 11:30AM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and U.S. Secretary of Labor […]
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Cardin Announces Over $17 Million in Health Insurance Refunds for Maryland Consumers
Cardin Announces Over $17 Million in Health Insurance Refunds for Maryland Consumers 80/20 rule in the Affordable Care Act gives Marylanders an average refund of $140 and better value for their health care dollars WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today that 206,102 consumers in Maryland will […]
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‘GOVERNING FOR RESULTS’ TOUR HIGHLIGHTS COMMITMENT TO REDUCING OVERDOSE DEATHS IN MARYLAND
‘GOVERNING FOR RESULTS’ TOUR HIGHLIGHTS COMMITMENT TO REDUCING OVERDOSE DEATHS IN MARYLAND Governor O’Malley announces new overdose data and state response, including a Maryland State Police overdose treatment training initiative ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 24, 2014) – Governor Martin O’Malley today unveiled new data on overdose deaths occurring in the first half of 2014. Under Governor […]
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**Media Advisory** Edwards to Keynote RealClearPolitics Forum on Domestic Forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2014 Contact: Dan Weber/Benjamin Gerdes: (202) 225-8699 **Media Advisory** Edwards to Keynote RealClearPolitics Forum on Domestic Forum Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Thursday, July 24, 2014, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will keynote a RealClearPolitics Forum on domestic violence. Congresswoman Edwards will sit down for a one-on-one interview with RealClearPolitics Washington Bureau Chief […]
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Cardin Defends Israel’s Right to Defend Its Citizens at the Highest Levels
Cardin Defends Israel’s Right to Defend Its Citizens at the Highest Levels Letters to President Obama and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Draw Distinctions between Israeli Defensive Actions and Hamas’ Indiscriminant Attacks on Civilians WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chairman of the Commission […]
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**Media Advisory** Edwards to Keynote RealClearPolitics Forum on Domestic Forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2014 Contact: Dan Weber/Benjamin Gerdes: (202) 225-8699 **Media Advisory** Edwards to Keynote RealClearPolitics Forum on Domestic Forum Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Thursday, July 24, 2014, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will keynote a RealClearPolitics Forum on domestic violence. Congresswoman Edwards will sit down for a one-on-one interview with RealClearPolitics Washington Bureau […]
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Cardin Praises Foreign Relations Committee Action on Disabilities Treaty
Cardin Praises Foreign Relations Committee Action on Disabilities Treaty CRPD Would Raise Global Standards for Treatment of the Disabled WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, today praised the SFRC recommendation of ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights […]
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Voting Rights
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Rand Paul to Host Bipartisan Briefing on Voting Rights Restoration TUESDAY, July 22nd, 2014 at 2:00 p.m , U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.)will host a discussion on solutions to end the disenfranchisement of individuals with past criminal convictions. Senator Cardin has introduced S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act, which would restore Federal […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller to Present Proclamation to Frederick Business; Visit Woodsboro Park
Comptroller to Present Proclamation toFrederick Business; Visit Woodsboro Park – Comptroller to See State-funded Improvement to Regional Park – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local and state officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present a proclamation today recognizing Jean Peterson, owner of Jean Peterson Design in Frederick. Since 1996, Jean Peterson Design has helped businesses and organizations communicate their […]
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UPDATED ADVISORY: Senators Cardin and Paul to Host Bipartisan Briefing on Voting Rights Restoration
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Rand Paul to Host Bipartisan Briefing on Voting Rights Restoration TUESDAY, July 22nd, 2014 at 2:00 p.m , U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.)will host a discussion on solutions to end the disenfranchisement of individuals with past criminal convictions. Senator Cardin has introduced S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act, which would restore Federal […]