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Read a sampling of the latest articles featuring Ben and his recent op-eds from Maryland and national media.
Mar 31, 2023
Maryland’s Cardin, other Democrats, push to include dental coverage under Medicare
Source: Capital News ServiceLed by Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin, Senate Democrats are renewing a push to include dental care benefits under Medicare. “Oral health is integral to overall health and well-being,” Cardin said […]
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Mar 27, 2023
New plans unveiled for early childhood education for immigrant families
Source: DC News NowFREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — To support early childhood education expansion, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen presented a check for $375,000 to the Asian American Center of […]
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Mar 24, 2023
Million dollar donation to Chesapeake College presented by Cardin and Van Hollen
Source: My Eastern ShoreWYE MILLS — For the first time in the history of Chesapeake College, both of Maryland’s U.S. Congressional senators were present on campus together. The occasion was important. Senators Ben […]
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Mar 17, 2023
Additional $3.46 million funding announced for flood mitigation project at City Dock in Annapolis
Source: CBS BaltimoreANNAPOLIS – A project to transform Annapolis’ City Dock got another $3.46 million in federal funds. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen joined Rep. John Sarbanes, Mayor Gavin Buckley, […]
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Mar 7, 2023
New proposal would offer tax credits to renovate 500,000 homes
Source: The Wall Street JournalA bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is reviving efforts to spur the renovation of single-family homes in blighted neighborhoods, the latest effort to dent a long-term national housing shortage. Legislation introduced […]
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Mar 1, 2023
ICYMI, the Senate Just Held Its First ERA Hearing in 40 Years
Source: Ms. MagazineOn Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)—the first Senate committee hearing on the ERA since 1984. At the hearing, constitutional […]
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Feb 26, 2023
Top Dem senator calls for 'consequences' if China supplies Russia with weapons to fight Ukraine
Source: Fox NewsSen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., warned China against sending lethal military aid to help Russia fight Ukraine, suggesting the U.S. could respond by imposing sanctions on the Chinese government. “China needs […]
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Feb 21, 2023
Maryland to receive $19M in federal funds for PFAS testing, infrastructure for water
Source: The Fredrick News-PostFeb. 21—Maryland is getting about $19 million in federal funding to help municipalities trying to test or reduce levels of “forever chemicals” in their water supply. The funds are part […]
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Feb 21, 2023
A stubborn Netanyahu digs in his heels
Source: The Washington PostPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, responding to domestic and international blowback over his attempt to subvert Israel’s independent judiciary, told American Jewish leaders in remarks on Sunday to chill. He insisted […]
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Feb 21, 2023
Baltimore gets $2 million to help plan for redevelopment of Highway to Nowhere
Source: The Baltimore SunThe federal government has approved Baltimore’s request for $2 million to begin addressing damage done by the “Highway to Nowhere,” an infamous project that uprooted communities and is regarded by […]
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