MEMORIAL DAY 2013
On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to America’s fallen heroes. We are forever indebted to them and to them and their families.
Top News
Cardin Bill Would End The Use Of Racial Profiling By Law Enforcement
Valuable resources are wasted when law enforcement fails to follow suspects actually demonstrating criminal behavior
Cardin And Law Enforcement Officials Call For Passage Of A National Blue Alert System Based On Maryland's Public Safety Law
I am proud that Maryland has been a leader in the use of the Blue Alert System
Cardin Introduces Joint Resolution To Allow More Time For States To Ratify The Equal Rights Amendment
Bipartisan commitment to achieve equality for women
Statement By Senator Cardin On Visit By Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America
As lawmakers, we cannot stand idle after each tragedy, failing to take action.
Economy
Cardin Statement On The Latest Stalling Of Tom Perez Nomination To Be Labor Secretary
At this critical time for our economy, it is unfortunate that some have chosen to twist this fine record into something other than protecting workers in Maryland and nationwide
Cardin Calls Senate Passage Of Marketplace Fairness Act A Win For Maryland Businesses And Taxpayers
MD businesses aren’t looking for special treatment, but simply a fair way to compete against large Internet sellers
Cardin Statement On Senate Passage Of FY13 Continuing Resolution
Good News and Bad News for Maryland and the Nation
Cardin, Delaney Host Bio-Tech Jobs Roundtable Discussion On Jobs, Future Economic Growth
Sequestration may affect bio-tech industry
Working For Maryland
Cardin Says Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform Is Possible
We need to seize this unprecedented opportunity to pass real, bipartisan immigration reform.
Cardin Kicks Off "Made In Maryland" Tour; Holds Roundtable Discussion With Eastern Shore Economic Development Officials
“Made in Maryland” tour highlights importance of Maryland manufacturing
Cardin Says Senate Must Take Action In The Face Of Continuing Gun Violence
“We won’t be able to stop every tragedy, but we absolutely can save lives.”
Cardin , Mikulski Call For Immediate Addition Of Temporary Claims Officers At Baltimore VA Office While Permanent Staff Undergoes Training
“Comprehensive training of the staff in Baltimore is an excellent step in the right direction but must be paired with a fully functioning office,”
Health Care
Cardin, Senators Urge CMS to Protect Affordable Dental Coverage for Children
Access to affordable dental care is vital to a child’s overall health
Cardin Remembers Deamonte Driver, Calls On HHS To Ensure Affordability Of Pediatric Dental Coverage, As Congress Intended
“If we are to make real progress in improving the health of Americans, we cannot afford to continue giving oral health care second-class treatment”
Cardin, Mikulski, Cummings Protest New HHS Rule On Children's Dental Benefits
HHS is failing to protect families by weakening the guarantee of affordable pediatric dental coverage
Chesapeake Bay
Cardin Praises EPA Nominee McCarthy For Her Strong Defense Of Public Health And The Environment
The EPA has a responsibility to PROTECT the health and safety of the American people.
Cardin Hails Grants For Water Quality Markets For Bay Watershed States
$2.35 million in Conservation Innovation Grants for the Chesapeake Bay region.
Cardin Announces More Than $9 Million To Restore Habitats, Improve Urban Environments In Bay
The projects will involve 9,000 volunteers in restoring 176 miles of streamside forests and establishing 170,000 square feet of green roofs and rain gardens.
Repairing U.S. Water Infrastructure Urgent for Safe Water & Creating Jobs
Our aging water infrastructure system poses risks to human health and safety and environmental quality. In today’s economy, the economic benefits and job creation associated with repairing our water infrastructure are substantial.
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Sequestration Hurts all Americans
We can get our financial house in order without hurting the entire nation.
How to End Sequestration
Maryland -- and every state across the country -- cannot afford this irrational, meat-ax approach.
Leveling The Playing Field For Small Businesses
The Marketplace Fairness Act
Cardin Fights For Federal Workers
It is disappointing to see a lack of bipartisan work to avoid placing an undue burden on our federal workers, and the important missions their agencies serve.
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Recent News
- – Cardin Bill Would Renew Chesapeake Gateway Grant Program That Helps Boosts Tourism Economy
- – Cardin Bill Would End The Use Of Racial Profiling By Law Enforcement
- – Cardin Says Effective Regional Nutrient Trading Programs Are The Best Way To Address Regional Water Pollution Problems
- – CBO Releases Important Carbon Tax Report
