CARDIN PRAISES APPOINTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY COORDINATOR

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), chairman of the Judiciary Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, today praised the appointment of Howard Schmidt as the new White House Cybersecurity Coordinator.    "I commend the President for appointing a cybersecurity coordinator to make sure that our agencies are all working together on this critical challenge.   Our hearing in November examine… Continue Reading

CARDIN, MIKULSKI & VAN HOLLEN JOIN WITH STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO ANNOUNCE $300 MILLION FOR ESSENTIAL BRAC TRAFFIC FIX IN NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION

      Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski and Congressman Chris Van Hollen (all D-Md.) gathered today at the edge of MD-355 and steps away from the Medical Center Metro Station with Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett to announce unprecedented federal investment in BRAC-related transportation projects outside the gate of what will be the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda… Continue Reading

CARDIN STATEMENT ON TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PATRIOT ACT PROVISIONS

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), chairman of the Judiciary Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee released the following statement following Senate passage of a 60-day temporary extension of provisions of the PATRIOT Act that were about to expire.   "Our priority is to protect the American people - both their safety and civil liberties," said Cardin.  "We must make sure that our law enforc… Continue Reading

CARDIN STATEMENT ON NEW RULES TO PROTECT AIR PASSENGERS DURING TRAVEL DELAYS

"Air travel is one of the safest and quickest modes of long distance travel, and today's announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) makes air travel all the safer. Lengthy delays are often an inconvenience beyond the control of the pilot and crew of an aircraft or the airline itself. But the airline passengers are paying customers of the airlines and they should be treated with respect as customers, not freight for delivery. Protecting public health is a serious safety matter … Continue Reading

CARDIN STATEMENT ON THE ANNOUNCED AGREEMENT IN COPENHAGEN

Washington, DC - Benjamin L. Cardin, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Environment and Public Works Committees, released the following statement upon the President's announcement that he had secured an agreement in Copenhagen:   "Today, America regained its position as the world's leader in efforts to reverse global warming and reduce dangerous greenhouse gases. Based on a foundation of renewed engagement by his administration and unprecedented… Continue Reading

CARDIN ANNOUNCES FINAL PASSAGE OF FUNDING TO SAVE LIVES ON THE BATTLEFIELD AND RESTORE MOVEMENT FOR THOSE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) announced that the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2010 passed by the Senate today by a vote of 88-10includes funding for two of his requests that will help save the lives of soldiers suffering from severe blood loss and that will fund a new, innovative therapy to help patients who are paralyzed due to spinal cord injuries. The bill now goes to the President for his signature.   The Department of Defens… Continue Reading

CARDIN HAILS THE EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS, COBRA TAX CREDITS AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO HELP AMERICANS DURING TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) participated today in an early morning vote that finalized funding for our military and the Defense Department. In addition, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2010 providessupport for Americans unable to find work in this difficult economy with an extension of unemployment insurance benefits, COBRA tax credits, and transportation-related job programs. It also prevents a drop in the federal poverty… Continue Reading

CARDIN HAILS JUVENILE JUSTICE BILL AS A STEP TOWARD BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CRIME

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), praised the Senate Judiciary Committee today for approving The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 678), which increases federal funding for prevention, intervention and treatment programs for youths. The legislation is critical in making meaningful improvements that expand the important core protections in the bill.   The Juvenile Justice and Delinq… Continue Reading

CARDIN INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND LAW STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN LEGAL CLINICS

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has introduced legislation that would increase opportunities for law students who work for the federal government to participate in legal clinics, helping more Americans gain access to qualified legal guidance and expanding students' experience in federal law. S. 2888, the Law Student Clinic Preparation Act of 2009 , would allow law students who work for the federal gover… Continue Reading

LAW STUDENT PARTICIPATION ACT OF 2009

    Mr. CARDIN: Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the "Law Student Participation Act of 2009."   The bill creates exceptions to federal conflicts of interest law which generally prohibits federal employees from acting as an attorney or agent in a matter adverse to the U.S. government.  The legislation directs the exceptions to federal employees attending law school and participating in legal clinics and employees of the District of Columbia who staff legal clinics. Where the fed… Continue Reading

CARDIN APPLAUDS SPOTLIGHT ON HUMAN RIGHTS TREATIES

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement today after the Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law hearing entitled "The Law of the Land: U.S. Implementation of Human Rights Treaties."  "I welcome the subcommittee's first hearing to focus attention on U.S. imple… Continue Reading

CARDIN, MIKULSKI & VAN HOLLEN FIGHTING FOR $300 MILLION FOR BRAC TRAFFIC FIX IN NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION

Washington, DC - Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski and Congressman Chris Van Hollen (all D-Md.) welcomed the House's passage of the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill which includes $300 million for BRAC-related transportation mitigation efforts at the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Virginia. Both installations and their surrounding communities stand to be heavily impacted by the 2005… Continue Reading

MIKULSKI, CARDIN ANNOUNCE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR MARYLAND COLLEGES

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded grants totaling $1.39 million to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Morgan State University and Towson University.   NSF grants work to promote the progress of science and to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare by supporting research and education in all fields of science and engin… Continue Reading

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $1.2 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR MARYLAND ORAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) today announced that the omnibus appropriations bill that has passed Congress includes $1.2 million in funding for the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Oral Health.   The funding will be used for a campaign to educate low-income, high-risk families about the importance of oral health care.     "Dental care is an essential part of appropriate medi… Continue Reading

CARDIN APPLAUDS FINAL SENATE PASSAGE OF $3 MILLION FOR BALTIMORE RED LINE LIGHT RAIL

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation Subcommittee, today praised Senate passage of an omnibus appropriations bill that includes $3 million for the Baltimore Red Line. The light rail project will run 14 miles from east to west, operating from Woodlawn through downtown and to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Campus.  The funds will be used to continue the design and preliminary engineering as the State finaliz… Continue Reading

CARDIN ANNOUNCES $550,000 FOR COLLEGE OF NOTRE DAME FOR NEW SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) announced today that the omnibus appropriations bill that has passed Congress includes a total of $550,000 in funding for College of Notre Dame's School of Pharmacy.   The funding includes $450,000 for facilities and equipment and an additional $100,000 for lab equipment for the new school.   "It is clear that our nation will face a serious shortage of pharmacists in the coming years, and I commend the Coll… Continue Reading

CARDIN APPLAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF $3 MILLION FOR PURPLE LINE LIGHT RAIL

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD ), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation Subcommittee, today praised Senate passage of the omnibus appropriations bill that includes $3 million for the Purple Line. The new light rail line will connect major centers of Bethesda/Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, University of Maryland/College Park, and New Carrolton with residential and business areas in between including Takoma/Langley.     … Continue Reading

CARDIN ANNOUNCES $150,000 IN FUNDING FOR HAGERSTOWN'S DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) announced today that the omnibus appropriations measure that has passed Congress includes $150,000 for the Doleman Black Heritage Museum in Hagerstown.   "This funding will help preserve history and make it possible for Marylanders and Americans to visit this outstanding collection of memorabilia detailing the rich African-American culture and history of Maryland," said Sena… Continue Reading

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION TO ESTABLISH NEW HEALTH TRAINING FACILITY THAT WILL BENEFIT CARROLL, FREDERICK AND HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGES

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) announced today that the omnibus appropriations measure that has passed Congress includes $1 million to establish a new facility that will be shared by Carroll, Frederick and Howard Community Colleges to train future health care providers.   The new facility will be located in Mt. Airy, MD.   "It is clear that our nation will face a shortage of well-trained health care prof… Continue Reading

CARDIN ANNOUNCES $650,000 FOR NEW ELECTRONIC PATIENT RECORD SYSTEM

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) announced today that the omnibus appropriations bill that has passed Congress includes $650,000 for the Community Health Integrated Partnership, Inc. (CHIP) to implement an Electronic Patient Record System (EPRS) in nine Federally Qualified Community Health Centers in Maryland.     "Our health care delivery system of the future will require that patient records be available electronically to ensure accurate… Continue Reading