Press Releases & Statements
CARDIN, MIKULSKI HOLD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH VETERANS AND PLEDGE TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR BETTER HEALTH CARE AND OTHER BENEFITS
CUMBERLAND, MD - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) today held a roundtable discussion with veterans from Western Maryland at the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 172, to hear their concerns about health care and funding for other veterans-related services. Both Senators pledged to continue to fight for expanded health care and additional services for veterans. "Our veterans have made great sacrifices to keep us safe and to protect our nation. We … Continue Reading
August 05, 2008
CARDIN, MIKULSKI CONGRATULATE WASHINGTON COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ON $2 MILLION IN FUNDING
HAGERSTOWN, MD - Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today held a press conference at the Funkstown Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in Hagerstown, Md., to congratulate Washington County fire departments, which have been awarded nearly $2 million in the past year in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). Senator Mikulski is on the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the … Continue Reading
August 05, 2008
CARDIN REJECTS BUSH PROPOSAL TO CUT CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED FUNDING
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Bush's updated fiscal 2009 budget request to the Congress, which was released on Friday, August 1, 2008. Among the proposed changes in the budget, President Bush wants to eliminate funding for the new Chesapeake Bay Watershed program enacted as part of the 2008 Farm Bill. "President Bush's proposal to kill the new… Continue Reading
August 01, 2008
CARDIN, MIKULSKI INTRODUCE BILL TO HONOR HARRIET TUBMAN'S LIFE ON EASTERN SHORE AND IN NEW YORK
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) today joined Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton (both D-NY) in introducing legislation to honor the life of Harriet Ross Tubman, the most famous "conductor" of the anti-slavery resistance network known as the Underground Railroad. The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park Act will … Continue Reading
August 01, 2008
CARDIN, SNOWE, HARKIN ASK GAO TO INVESTIGATE CREDIT CARD INTERCHANGE FEES
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Members Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME), Tom Harkin (D-IA) have requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate the structure of credit card interchange fees, which are used to reimburse credit card companies for processing transactions. While credit card companies contend that consumers and businesses receive great benefits from the current system, merchants are concerned that… Continue Reading
August 01, 2008
CARDIN AMENDMENT TO PROTECT NON-CRIMINAL YOUTHS PASSES SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Washington , DC - The Senate Judiciary Committee, today, passed The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 (S. 3155), which increases federal funding for prevention, intervention and treatment programs for youths. Included in the bill is an amendment authored by Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) that would protect youth considered status offenders - those who have not committed a criminal offense - and require that they are placed in … Continue Reading
August 01, 2008
ATTORNEY GENERAL ASKED TO ASSESS DAMAGE DONE TO JUSTICE DEPARTMENT BY ILLEGAL, POLITICIZED HIRING PRACTICES
Washington, D.C. - In the wake of reports that Justice Department officials used political and ideological screening tests to fill career positions, seven Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee today asked Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey to assess whether this illegal hiring practice has done long-term damage to the mission of the Department. The letter to Mukasey was signed by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Senators Benj… Continue Reading
August 01, 2008
CARDIN STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABILITY ACT
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) released the following statement after the Senate passed the College Opportunity and Affordability Act (H.R. 4137) by a vote of 83-8-1. The bill boosts Pell grants from $4,800 in 2009 to $6,000 and to $8,000 by 2014. "The College Opportunity and Affordability Act makes significant progress toward one of the most important responsibilities elected representatives shoulder; opening the doors of educational opportunity for each American ch… Continue Reading
July 30, 2008
CARDIN, BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS CALLS FOR OLYMPIC TRUCE IN DARFUR
Washington, DC - A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is urging the international community to use the world stage provided by the upcoming Olympic Games to call for an end to the violence in Darfur, Sudan and the wider region. As the world prepares to come together for the Olympic Games in Beijing, China, on August 8th, the group of U.S. Senators including Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Russ Feingold (D-WI) Norm Coleman (R-MN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Mary Landrieu (D-LA)… Continue Reading
July 29, 2008
CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $950,000 IN GRANTS FOR MARYLAND HIGH-RISK INSTITUTIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD), today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded 18 Maryland high-risk non-profit institutions a total of $950,228 to help protect them from terrorist attacks. The grants are funded through the fiscal year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program, and are distributed to states based on a DHS formula. "Congress has a critical responsibility to protect American citiz… Continue Reading
July 29, 2008
CARDIN, MIKULSKI, WEBB DENOUNCE CONTINUED BLOCKAGE OF DEDICATED METRO FUNDING
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (Both D-MD) today joined with Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) in expressing their frustrations that the Senate was blocked from considering dedicated funding of $1.5 billion over 10 years for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit System, which already passed the House of Representatives. The bill was included as part of a bipartisan, omnibus package of legislation, The Advancing America's Priorities Act,… Continue Reading
July 29, 2008
CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CORRIGANVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today announced the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department in Allegany County has been awarded $42,370 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). Senator Mikulski is on the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the AFGP and fights each year to increase its federal funding. Senator Cardin is on the Budget Comm… Continue Reading
July 28, 2008
CARDIN, HOYER, EDWARDS PRAISE SUPPORT FOR MARYLANDERS IN RECENTLY PASSED HOUSING BILL
CLINTON, MD - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-5), and Rep. Donna Edwards (MD-4) today joined together in Prince George's County to highlight how the just-passed Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221) will help current and future homeowners across Maryland and help steady the nation's housing market during these difficult times. "Marylanders are hurting today because of what's happening in the h… Continue Reading
July 26, 2008
CARDIN LAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF HOUSING BILL
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) today praised Senate passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), which will help the American housing market and provide relief to homeowners and communities burdened by foreclosures and falling property values. The House recently passed the bill by a vote of 272-151 and the President has indicated that he will sign it. "Marylanders are hur… Continue Reading
July 26, 2008
THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2008
MR. CARDIN. Mr. President, I know it's unusual that we are here on a Saturday with a voting session of the United States Senate. But let me tell you, I am pleased that we are here because at last we're going to have a chance to vote on the final passage of H.R. 3221, the housing legislation that is so important to the people of this country. I first want to thank Senator Dodd and Senator Shelby for the manner in which they have handled this legislation. It has been han… Continue Reading
July 24, 2008
TEAM MARYLAND CELEBRATES ENACTMENT OF KOREAN WAR CHARTER BILL
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) joined with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-5) and Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and members of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) today to celebrate enactment of legislation granting the group a Federal Charter. They also joined in celebrating the 55 th Anniversary of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War on July 27, 1953. Senator Cardin and Congressmen Hoyer and John… Continue Reading
July 24, 2008
CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $250,000 FOR NEW COMMUNITY CENTER IN CUMBERLAND
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission (HRDC) to construct a community center in Cumberland for low-income individuals, seniors and families. The new 20,000 square-foot facility will consolidate a host of support services currently scattered throughout the county, and serve an estimated 7,000 county … Continue Reading
July 22, 2008
CARDIN CO-SPONSORS BILL TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES STAY WARM THIS WINTER
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), has co-sponsored the Emergency Energy Assistance Act of 2008 to provide emergency assistance to low-income and working families who are struggling to make ends meet in the face of escalating energy prices. The legislation consists of three components: a temporary increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for 2008, full funding of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as well as ful… Continue Reading
July 21, 2008
SENATOR CARDIN'S STATEMENT ON ENERGY
Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, first, let me thank the assistant majority leader, the Senator from Illinois, for his comments. I was listening intently to his message, which I think is one that is very important for this Nation. The Senator talked about the fact that there is a significant amount of land currently available for drilling, and for reasons that are a little bit unclear, the oil industry has decided not to drill in those areas. He also expressed his… Continue Reading
July 21, 2008
CARDIN, SARBANES ANNOUNCE $328,300 IN FUNDING FOR NEW IRVINE NATURE CENTER
OWINGS MILLS, MD - Surrounded by children from Baltimore City's Recreation and Parks Summer Camp program, U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin and U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-3 rd) today presented the Irvine Nature Center with a check for $328,300 to promote urban education programs. The Irvine Nature Center has become a national model for environmental education and is constructing a new, state-of-the-art green facility for its more than 500 environmental and educational progr… Continue Reading
