CARDIN CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO ENSURE CONTINUED FULL BENEFITS FOR SSDI WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) urged Congress to work in a bipartisan manner “to ensure the safety net of Social Security Disability Insurance is in place and guarantee the program’s integrity.” The Senator’s comments were made Thursday at Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled, “Social Security: […]
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Benjamin Louis “Ben” Cardin (born October 5, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. Before his election to the Senate, Cardin was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Maryland’s 3rd congressional district from 1987 to 2007.
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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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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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ADVISORY: TUESDAY Hearing on Anti-Semitism, Racism and Discrimination in the OSCE Region
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Commission to hold hearing with OSCE Human Rights Appointees WASHINGTON—The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) announced the following hearing: Anti-Semitism, Racism and Discrimination in the OSCE Region Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10:00 a.m. SD-562 Dirksen Senate Office Building Following an escalation of anti-Semitic hate crimes a decade ago, […]
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TODAY/FRIDAY 10:30AM – Cardin To Visit Social and Financial Services Collaborative Helping the Working Poor in Frederick (7/18 at 10:30AM)
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** TODAY: Cardin To Visit Social and Financial Services Collaborative Helping the Working Poor in Frederick All Marylanders Deserve a ‘Fair-Shot’ at Economic Success TODAY – Friday, July 18 at 10:30AM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, will visit the Frederick Prosperity Center to discuss local and Congressional initiatives […]
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ADVISORY: SENATOR BEN CARDIN AND SENATOR RAND 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 On TUESDAY, July 22nd, 2014 at 2:30 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 […]
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CARDIN “MADE IN MARYLAND” JOBS TOUR VISITS VORBECK MATERIALS
CARDIN “MADE IN MARYLAND” JOBS TOUR VISITS VORBECK MATERIALS Jessup, MD – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Finance and Small Business committees, toured Vorbeck Materials as part of his Made in Maryland Jobs Tour. Located in Jessup, Vorbeck is an industry leader in graphene nanotechnology and cutting edge energy storage solutions. “Vorbeck […]